Merz’s CDU and its Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union (CSU) have struck a coalition deal with the SPD to form a new government. The coalition agreement came after the CDU came in first place in snap German elections in February.   

Despite opening well this Friday morning, the three main stock indexes in Europe are now down after China announced that it will retaliate further to US tariffs – after the Trump administration confirmed the tariff on China is now 145%. 

Europe faces foot and mouth outbreak as Estonia and Czech Republic scramble to implement measures against foot-and-mouth disease as concerns for a major European breakout grow as at least four countries within the EU are on the watchlist.

The King’s state visit to Italy is a significant display of the UK’s soft power amidst heightened global tensions, symbolised by a grand arrival, including fighter jets.

The King and Queen have arrived in Rome for their state visit to Italy, coinciding with their twentieth wedding anniversary and amid concerns about the monarch’s health.

Trading has just restarted in Europe and all the main stock markets are showing a slight rebound from the previous falls.