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German chancellor proposes eliminating all EU-US trade tariffs

German chancellor proposes eliminating all EU-US trade tariffs

Friedrich Merz says President Trump and Americans have begun to understand negative effects of high tariffs on their own economy

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Germany's new era: Merz’s coalition prioritizes migration, economy, defense
09.05.2025

Germany's new era: Merz’s coalition prioritizes migration, economy, defense

In his 1st week as German chancellor, Friedrich Merz launches strict border controls to curb irregular migration while announcing major policy reforms to revitalize stagnating economy and strengthen national defense

French president points to return of 'specter of war' at Victory in Europe Day ceremony
09.05.2025

French president points to return of 'specter of war' at Victory in Europe Day ceremony

France commemorates 80th anniversary of VE Day with ceremony on Champs-Elysees

European leaders congratulate newly-elected Pope Leo XIV, express hope for peace
09.05.2025

European leaders congratulate newly-elected Pope Leo XIV, express hope for peace

Robert Prevost elected Thursday as new pontiff, first American to ascend to the papacy

Türkiye’s foreign minister meets counterparts from Europe
09.05.2025

Türkiye’s foreign minister meets counterparts from Europe

Hakan Fidan meets with Moldovan, Swedish, Austrian counterparts on margins of informal meeting of EU foreign ministers

Captain of Hong Kong ship charged with damage to Baltic gas pipeline
08.05.2025

Captain of Hong Kong ship charged with damage to Baltic gas pipeline

Chinese national, 43, facing charges in 2023 damage to Balticconnector gas pipeline, maritime safety breaches