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Friedrich Merz Defends Shift on Germany's Debt Brake Reform

The CDU leader rejects accusations of election deception, emphasizing the necessity of constitutional changes for investment and defense spending.

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Germany Reaches Landmark Debt Deal to Boost Defense, Infrastructure, and Climate Spending

Germany Secures Green Support for €500 Billion Investment Plan

European Powers Unite to Bolster Ukraine's Defense Amid Shifting Security Landscape

Controversial Anti-Islamophobia Event at French Assembly Proceeds Despite Backlash

Germany's Greens Challenge Merz's Push for Debt Brake Reform and Massive Spending

German Catholic Bishops Condemn AfD Support and Reassert Political Role

Markus Söder Faces Criticism Over Political Style and Positions in Caren Miosga Interview

Merz and SPD Agree on Debt Expansion, Seek Green Support for Coalition

Germany's Conservatives and Social Democrats Reach Coalition Deal

Majority of French Support Military Budget Increase and Service Reinstatement

Poland to Expand Military and Pursue Advanced Defense Capabilities

Greek Government Overcomes No-Confidence Vote Tied to 2023 Train Disaster

Germany Plans Major Debt-Financed Investments as Trust in US Declines

Five Convicted in Germany for Far-Right Coup Plot and Kidnap Plan

Greek Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Deadly 2023 Train Crash

Romanian Presidential Candidate Faces Legal Scrutiny After Election Annulment

Germany's Election Ushers in Divided Parliament and Economic Challenges

Massive Protests and Strikes in Greece Mark Two Years Since Deadly Train Collision

Germany Faces Political Shift as CDU Wins Election and Far-Right AfD Surges

German Court Upholds Verfassungsschutz Report on AfD Extremism

Austria Forms Centrist Coalition Government Excluding Far-Right Party

Anti-Elon Musk 'Swasticar' Poster in London Criticizes Tesla and Far-Right Ties

Germany's Chancellor-Elect Friedrich Merz Signals Shift Toward European Defense Independence

Friedrich Merz Set to Lead Germany Amid Shifting Political Landscape

Friedrich Merz Secures German Election Victory as Far-Right AfD Surges

Friedrich Merz Wins German Election, Far-Right AfD Achieves Historic Gains

German Conservatives Win Election as Far-Right AfD Achieves Historic Gains

Germany Prepares for Elections as CDU Leads and AfD Gains Ground

Germany Prepares for Pivotal Election as Conservatives Lead Polls

Richard Ferrand's Contentious Appointment to Lead France's Constitutional Council

Trial Begins for Alleged Left-Wing Extremist Hanna S. in Munich

Germany Prepares for Bundestag Election Amid Polarized Campaigns and Key TV Debate

Denmark to Announce Major Military Buildup in Response to Russian Threat

Germany Prepares for Pivotal Federal Election Amid Rising Political Tensions

Germany Faces Political and Economic Crossroads Ahead of Pivotal Election

Macron Calls EU Deficit Rule 'Outdated,' Urges Greater Spending Flexibility

Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW Faces Challenges Ahead of Bundestag Election

La France Insoumise Calls for Nationwide Protests Against Bayrou Government on March 22

Germany's Far-Right AfD Poised for Record Gains in Upcoming Election

Austrian Far-Right Fails to Form Government After Coalition Talks Collapse

Germany Faces Political Shift as CDU Leads Polls Ahead of February Election

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis Resigns Following Election Controversy

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis Resigns Following Election Controversy

Brigitte Haas Becomes Liechtenstein's First Female Prime Minister

Friedrich Merz Poised to Challenge Scholz in German Elections Amid Controversy

Olaf Scholz and Friedrich Merz Face Off in First Televised Debate Ahead of Bundestag Election

Far-Right Leaders Rally in Madrid to Promote Nationalist Agenda

German Election Turmoil as Merz Faces Backlash Over Far-Right Collaboration

Massive Protests in Germany Condemn Far-Right Ahead of Elections

Germany Faces Political Fragmentation Ahead of February 23 Election

AfD Receives Nearly €5M in Donations During German Election Campaign

Merkel Criticizes Merz for Breaking CDU's Stance on AfD Collaboration

Bart De Wever Becomes Belgium's First Flemish Nationalist Prime Minister

Massive Protests Erupt in Germany Over CDU's Collaboration with Far-Right AfD

Germany’s Political Stability in Question as Far-Right AfD Gains Ground

Bart De Wever Becomes Belgium's First Flemish Nationalist Prime Minister

Lionel Jospin Urges French Left to Reject Government Censure

German Parliament Rejects Immigration Law Backed by Conservatives and Far-Right

Belgium Forms First Government Led by Right-Wing N-VA Party

German Parliament Rejects Migration Bill Backed by Far-Right AfD

Grave of Far-Right French Leader Jean-Marie Le Pen Vandalized

German CDU Breaks Decades-Old Barrier, Collaborates with Far-Right AfD on Migration Policies

German Politics Roiled by CDU's Migration Policy Vote with AfD Support

French Budget Talks Face Uncertainty as Immigration Comments Strain Alliances

Friedrich Merz Faces Backlash Over Migration Policy Vote With AfD Support

German Opposition Leader Faces Criticism Over Far-Right Support for Migration Crackdown

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Investigated Over Controversial Release of Libyan Official

Elon Musk's Support for Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party Draws Global Backlash

Germany Prepares for Early Bundestag Election as Wahl-O-Mat Release Date Confirmed

Elon Musk Voices Support for German Far-Right AfD During Campaign Event

Merz Faces Criticism Over Migration Policy and AfD Cooperation Concerns

Emmanuel Macron's Popularity Hits Historic Low at Midpoint of Second Term

German Political Leaders Clash Over Migration Policy and AfD Cooperation Concerns

German Conservatives Face Backlash Over Potential Far-Right Support for Migration Measures

German Opposition Leader Friedrich Merz Calls for Strict Migration Overhaul Ahead of Election

German Bundestag to Debate AfD Ban Proposal Next Week

Spain’s PM Calls for EU Crackdown on Social Media Tycoons

Bundestag to Debate AfD Ban Proposal Following Claims of Further Radicalization

Germany's Ukraine Aid Plan Sparks Fierce Political Clash Ahead of Election

Le Monde and French NGOs Exit Elon Musk's X Over Concerns About Free Expression

SPÖ Wins Burgenland Election Despite Losing Absolute Majority

Croatian Deputy Prime Minister Resigns After Video Shows Reckless Gunfire

German Coalition Divided Over Ukraine Aid and Budget Policy

German Chancellor Scholz Criticizes Elon Musk's Support for European Far-Right

German Parliament Deadlocked Over Ukraine Aid Financing

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Secure Coalition Deal to Govern Ireland

German Ministries Exit Elon Musk's X Over Platform Concerns

Ursula von der Leyen Awarded 2025 Karlspreis for Leadership in Europe

EU Commission Faces Backlash Over Secrecy Surrounding Von der Leyen’s Hospitalization

German Parties Deepen Divides Ahead of February Bundestag Election

Germany’s Far-Right AfD Gains Momentum with International Support

French Economy Minister Eric Lombard Faces Budget Challenges and Political Negotiations

Mass Protests in Austria as Far-Right Leader Attempts to Form Government

German Jewish Leader Warns of Rising AfD Influence Ahead of Bundestag Election

Poland Sets Presidential Election for May 18, Pivotal for Government’s Agenda

Austria's FPÖ and ÖVP Begin Coalition Talks After Political Turmoil

German Political Leaders Clash Over Coalition Prospects and Policy Proposals Ahead of 2025 Election

Jean-Marie Le Pen, Founder of France's National Front, Dies at 96

Knife-Wielding Man Arrested Outside Belgian Prime Minister’s Residence