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Germany plans to acquire a 40% stake in tank and weapons maker KNDS, which is currently under French control. Following an initial public offering, Germany aims to reduce its stake to 30% within two to three years while gaining rights equivalent to those of the French state.
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel received the European Order of Merit on Tuesday. In her acceptance speech, she emphasised that Europe can no longer assume peace and security, highlighting concerns over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and shifting US security policies that indicate a loss of established certainties.
US President Trump has intensified his criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, urging him to focus on the Russia-Ukraine conflict rather than the Iran war. Trump’s remarks follow Merz’s assertion that the US is being “humiliated” by Iran, and highlight ongoing tensions over NATO troop presence in Europe.
On a drive to strengthen the EU, especially with the threat of Trump’s growing allies within the union, who won’t allow a stronger EU.
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France and Germany have joined forces in calling for a measured yet assertive EU response to proposed U.S. tariffs on aircraft and aircraft parts, part of Washington’s broader 20% levies on EU imports.
Eurostar plans to introduce direct services from London to Frankfurt and Geneva by the early 2030s, with journeys taking approximately five to five and a half hours.
An Iraqi national is charged with attempted manslaughter after allegedly driving into a crowd in Passau, injuring five, including his wife and daughter.
Several UK newspaper front pages cover the departure from Reform UK for the party chairman Zia Yusuf. The reports that a Reform civil war has broken out over a potential Burka ban, have deepened divisions within the party and led to several high-profile departures. It’s been a difficult time for Reform, internally, with questions over leadership, conflict and internal divisions swirling.
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