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Despite Donald Trump’s lurch into protectionism and coercion, Friedrich Merz believes a transatlantic trade deal can still be done.

“Defense definitely requires our full attention, but so does also the sustainability of our welfare state,” says Budget Minister Vincent Van Peteghem.

Armed with tech billions, Jan Sramek has dreams of creating a new, affordable, walkable city. If, that is, California lets him.

A week after the tanker crash off the English coast, officials are trying to work out the damage done — and who is going to pick up the bill.

Britain’s Starmer announced the London meeting after a call with 29 allies — but not the U.S. Still he insisted any Ukraine peace plan needs an American security backstop.

British prime minister will on Saturday try to firm up so-called ‘coalition of the willing’ meant to give a ceasefire teeth.

There was widespread agreement between the two leaders on supporting Ukraine — but the Tory leader challenged the PM on what he’ll actually do to bridge Europe and Washington.

A Thursday summit in Brussels will follow Sunday’s top-level diplomacy in London, with Europe’s leaders still facing important questions over military spending.

Moscow hopes to take advantage of a growing rift between the U.S. and Ukraine, and Europe more broadly.

COP16 talks in Rome yielded agreement on funding nature restoration in poorer countries — but some details remain vague.

But Donohoe acknowledged that it is “inevitable that in the years ahead, Europe will have to increase its defense expenditure.”

Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to be a “steadfast” backer of Ukraine. But Britain is cash-strapped and struggling to build links.

As the threat of a trade war looms, Britain hopes it has a few secret weapons.

After repeated false starts and breakdowns in talks, the country gets a Flemish-nationalist led coalition.

The aim is to accelerate spending to boost strategic investments across the bloc.

The Christian Democrats should abandon their leftist allies, argues Giorgia Meloni’s political family.

There should be “no totems or taboos” as new prime minister fights to reform pensions — and keep his job.

Paul Murphy, who played a key role in the 1998 peace breakthrough, will recommend possible changes to how Northern Ireland enforces EU goods law—and, to unionist dismay, polices goods coming from Britain.

Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith praises the X owner — as the Tories pray he won’t fund Nigel Farage.

Britain’s symbol of power has an uncomfortable reputation for high levels of criminality.

He’s an anti-Brexit advocate for closer China ties — but could Peter Mandelson charm Trumpworld?