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Which European leaders does prime minister Keir Starmer need to call and what will his relationship be like with each?

To get to power, Keir Starmer’s Labour party has aimed to “de-risk” its image and present itself as trustworthy and stable. That appears to have paid off domestically, but it contrasts with the near impossibility of derisking foreign policy.

The Conversation

Protests Expected At German Far-right AfD Congress

Germany's far-right AfD kicks off a congress Saturday weeks after scoring record EU election results despite multiple scandals, with fresh mass protests expected against the anti-immigration party.

International Business Times

Germany moves to ease the deportation of foreigners who glorify terrorist acts

The German goverment has launched new legislation to ease the deportation of foreigners who publicly approve of terrorist acts

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Germany’s Scholz hails EU top job picks

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday that the three main centrist groups inthe European parliament had agreed on the top European Union posts. German conservative Ursula von der Leyen has been granted a second term as head of the EU's powerful executive body and Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa…

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Germany's Scholz lauds the proposed new EU leadership and pushes for a decision this week

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lauded the European Union’s proposed leadership for the coming years as the basis for “a good European future” and urged his fellow national leaders to agree on the package at a summit this week

The Independent UK

EU centrists’ deal paves way for von der Leyen to return as commission president

Agreement between three pro-European blocks would make Estonian PM top diplomat and former Portuguese PM council president

The Guardian - UK

Far-Right Leader Bardella Unveils Realistic Economic Program

Far-right leader Jordan Bardella presents economic policies and international stance for French parliamentary election, emphasizing realism and strong Fren...

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Olaf Scholz welcomes Argentina’s president Javier Milei to Germany

German chancellor holds unusually short meeting in Berlin with the controversial populist leader

The Guardian - UK

Olaf Scholz: giving young voters hope is best way to win them back from far right

Speaking at a summit in Berlin, the German chancellor said it was necessary to address young people’s anxieties

The Guardian - UK

Top German Minister On Peace Mission Amid China EV Tariffs Row

If a compromise is not reached between Brussels and Beijing, the European Commission will impose extra tariffs of up to 38 percent on Chinese electric vehicles it says have benefitted from unfair subsidies.

International Business Times

US kicks off debate on conscription as other Nato members introduce drafts

The issue of conscription suddenly shot up the US election campaign agenda after Christopher Miller, a former under secretary for defense and part of the Trump team, suggested that a form of national service should be a way for the United States to prepare for “great-power competition”. In other words,…

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Germany's Coalition In Impasse Over 2025 Budget

Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD), the Greens and the liberal FDP, who came to power in 2021, have until July 3, the end of the current parliamentary term, to reach a compromise.

International Business Times

EU leaders move closer towards giving second term to Ursula von der Leyen

European Commission president appears likely to keep her job as meetings continue to decide who gets top EU roles

The Guardian - UK

Top Jobs On EU Leaders' Menu, With Von Der Leyen In Pole Position

EU leaders gather Monday in Brussels to thrash out over dinner how to distribute the bloc's top jobs, with Ursula von der Leyen seemingly on track for a second term heading the European Commission.

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EU leaders discuss top jobs after far-right gains in June elections

EU leaders are gathering in Brussels to discuss – over an informal dinner – how to distribute the European Union's top jobs, with Ursula von der Leyen seemingly on track for a second term heading the European Commission.

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia, India and South Africa among countries opting out of Ukraine declaration – as it happened

Nations also including Thailand, Indonesia, Mexico and United Arab Emirates did not sign final communique at summit on peace, says Swiss government

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Russian proposals not discussed at Swiss peace summit, Germany says

Olaf Scholz says plan put forward by Vladimir Putin not ‘meant seriously’; Zelenskiy predicts world will see ‘history being made’, but expectations of progress low. What we know on day 844

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: ‘history being made’, says Zelenskiy, as world leaders plot path to peace – as it happened

World leaders are gathering at the peace summit in Switzerland, though Vladimir Putin is not among them

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The Guardian - UK

‘Crime is out of hand’: how young people turned to far right in east German city

Germans under 25 gave the AfD 16% of their vote in the European elections, with particular support in the east

Al Jazeera

G7 leaders agree to $50bn loan for Ukraine at annual summit

G7 leaders hail ‘unity’ after reaching deal to fund Ukraine via profits on frozen Russian assets during summit in Italy.

The Guardian - UK

Meloni in the pink as she consoles procession of dead men walking

Italian PM was all smiles at start of G7 summit as she met parade of haunted-looking statesmen, most of whose days in power are numbered

The Independent UK

‘A first step towards conscription’: Germany proposes new selective military service

Germany suspended mass conscription 13 years ago

Fortune

EU trade war with China escalates with 38% tariffs on Chinese EVs

The EU has escalated its trade war with China after placing prohibitive import tariffs on carmakers including BYD and Geely.

Al Jazeera

European Parliament at crossroads as right-wing parties triumph in EU vote

While the centre-right European People’s Party remains the largest bloc, analysts say a shift to the right is likely.

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Ukraine Seeks Support For Energy Recovery At Berlin Conference

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for immediate aid and long-term investments in energy sector at Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin.

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