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The campaign has been the most far-right in France’s modern history, with a close race between Macron and Le Pen

The escalating civilian toll of Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine has fuelled calls for a reappraisal of more than a decade of French and German efforts to engage with a leader whose forces stand accused of committing horrific war crimes in Ukraine.

The 'Energiewende' relies on gas as a bridge between a coal-powered past and renewable future. Unfortunately for Germany, which faces calls to ban Russian gas, that might not offer the right solutions.

The EU is often beleaguered by the competing interests of its member states. But when a storm hits, it can unify and move forward as one.

Russia’s descent into repression under Vladimir Putin reached a tipping point with his decision to invade Ukraine. During this full-scale, unlawful military invasion, he has threatened any country trying to intervene with harsh consequences, which some worry may involve nuclear weapons.

After 16 years under conservative Angela Merkel, Germany gained new leadership late last year. Following a “climate election” that saw the issue surpass COVID-19 as voters’ top concern, Europe’s largest economy is now ruled by a progressive three-party “Alliance for Freedom, Justice and Sustainability” comprising Social Democrats, Greens and Liberals.

Berlin (AFP) - Up to the final hours before Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, former chancellor Angela Merkel had been touted as the person favoured by Germans to try to talk President Vladimir Putin out of the conflict.

Up to the final hours before Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, former chancellor Angela Merkel had been touted as the person favored by Germans to try to talk President Vladimir Putin out of the conflict. But as Russian bombs fell on Ukrainian cities, a shadow has fallen on Merkel's…

Russian leader Vladimir Putin adored his beloved pet pooch Koni, who was allowed to attend official government meetings and left Angela Merkel feeling incredibly uncomfortable