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All About Germany's Designated Next Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Germany's designated next chancellor, the conservative Friedrich Merz, is an avowed transatlanticist who now has to face up to US President Donald Trump's threats to upend traditional security and trade ties.
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US Ties, Ailing Economy, Migration: German Chancellor Designate Friedrich Merz's Long To-Do
From managing ties with a mercurial US president to bolstering support for Ukraine and fixing Europe's beleaguered top economy, Germany's designated next chancellor Friedrich Merz will have an overflowing in-tray.
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Xi Jinping To Visit Moscow For Russia's Victory Day Event On May 7-10
Chinese President Xi Jinping will make an official visit to Russia from May 7-10, where he will participate in celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany, the Kremlin said on Sunday.
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Russia Says Waiting For Ukraine's Response On Offer Of Direct Peace Talk
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Ukraine had not responded to many offers by Russia President Vladimir Putin to start direct peace negotiations, and that it was unclear whether it would join a three-day ceasefire he has announced for next month.
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"Back On Track": Friedrich Merz Seals Coalition Deal To Lead Germany
Friedrich Merz is set to take over as leader of Europe's top economy just as US President Donald Trump has sparked global trade turmoil.
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'Cost Of Trade War Can Become Expensive For Both Sides': Germany To US
Germany warned Wednesday that trade wars hurt "both sides" as Europe's biggest economy braces for US President Donald Trump to announce wide-ranging new "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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Apple Hit With $162 Million French Antitrust Fine Over Privacy Tool
French antitrust regulators levied a fine of EUR 150 million ($162.4 million or roughly Rs. 1,389 crore) on Apple this week. The head of the French Competition Authority dismissed worries that the decision would prompt retaliation from U.S. President Donald Trump who has threatened to slap fines on EU countries fining US companies.
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"Will Consider All Options": Countries Vow Retaliation For Trump's 25% Auto Tariffs
World powers on Thursday blasted US President Donald Trump's steep tariffs on imports of vehicles and car parts, vowing retaliation as a widening trade war intensifies.
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Germany Says "Putin Playing A Game" After New Ukraine Strikes
Germany accused President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday of "playing a game" after Kyiv reported Russian strikes on Ukranian civilian infrastructure hours after Moscow agreed to temporarily pause attacks on energy facilities.
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German Chancellor Hits Back After Vance Attacks Europe's Free Speech Stance
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivered a strong rebuke on Saturday to US Vice President JD Vance's attack on Europe's stance toward hate speech and the far right, saying it was not right for others to tell Germany, and Europe, what to do.
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Germany's Former President Horst Koehler Dies At 81
Germany's former president Horst Koehler, who served as head of state from 2004 to 2010, died on Saturday aged 81 after a brief illness, officials announced.
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Elon Musk's Hand Gesture Sparks Row, He Calls It "Everyone Is Hitler" Attack
Elon Musk's hand gesture came while speaking during a rally celebrating President Donald Trump's inauguration.
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Leaked Diplomat Cable Reveals German Fears, Warnings Over Donald Trump
In the leaked cable, a German envoy said he saw US President-elect Donald Trump as a man driven by "desire for vengeance".
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French President Macron Accuses Elon Musk Of Meddling In Europe Elections
French President Emmanuel Macron has lambasted Elon Musk for his involvement in European politics, accusing the tech mogul of intervening directly in elections across the continent, including next month's snap federal polls in Germany.
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German President Dissolves Parliament For February 23 Snap Elections
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday dissolved Germany's lower house of parliament to pave the way for snap elections on Feb. 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition.
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All About Germany's Designated Next Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Germany's designated next chancellor, the conservative Friedrich Merz, is an avowed transatlanticist who now has to face up to US President Donald Trump's threats to upend traditional security and trade ties.
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US Ties, Ailing Economy, Migration: German Chancellor Designate Friedrich Merz's Long To-Do
From managing ties with a mercurial US president to bolstering support for Ukraine and fixing Europe's beleaguered top economy, Germany's designated next chancellor Friedrich Merz will have an overflowing in-tray.
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Xi Jinping To Visit Moscow For Russia's Victory Day Event On May 7-10
Chinese President Xi Jinping will make an official visit to Russia from May 7-10, where he will participate in celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany, the Kremlin said on Sunday.
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Russia Says Waiting For Ukraine's Response On Offer Of Direct Peace Talk
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Ukraine had not responded to many offers by Russia President Vladimir Putin to start direct peace negotiations, and that it was unclear whether it would join a three-day ceasefire he has announced for next month.
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"Back On Track": Friedrich Merz Seals Coalition Deal To Lead Germany
Friedrich Merz is set to take over as leader of Europe's top economy just as US President Donald Trump has sparked global trade turmoil.
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'Cost Of Trade War Can Become Expensive For Both Sides': Germany To US
Germany warned Wednesday that trade wars hurt "both sides" as Europe's biggest economy braces for US President Donald Trump to announce wide-ranging new "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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Apple Hit With $162 Million French Antitrust Fine Over Privacy Tool
French antitrust regulators levied a fine of EUR 150 million ($162.4 million or roughly Rs. 1,389 crore) on Apple this week. The head of the French Competition Authority dismissed worries that the decision would prompt retaliation from U.S. President Donald Trump who has threatened to slap fines on EU countries fining US companies.
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"Will Consider All Options": Countries Vow Retaliation For Trump's 25% Auto Tariffs
World powers on Thursday blasted US President Donald Trump's steep tariffs on imports of vehicles and car parts, vowing retaliation as a widening trade war intensifies.
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Germany Says "Putin Playing A Game" After New Ukraine Strikes
Germany accused President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday of "playing a game" after Kyiv reported Russian strikes on Ukranian civilian infrastructure hours after Moscow agreed to temporarily pause attacks on energy facilities.
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German Chancellor Hits Back After Vance Attacks Europe's Free Speech Stance
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivered a strong rebuke on Saturday to US Vice President JD Vance's attack on Europe's stance toward hate speech and the far right, saying it was not right for others to tell Germany, and Europe, what to do.
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Germany's Former President Horst Koehler Dies At 81
Germany's former president Horst Koehler, who served as head of state from 2004 to 2010, died on Saturday aged 81 after a brief illness, officials announced.
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Elon Musk's Hand Gesture Sparks Row, He Calls It "Everyone Is Hitler" Attack
Elon Musk's hand gesture came while speaking during a rally celebrating President Donald Trump's inauguration.
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Leaked Diplomat Cable Reveals German Fears, Warnings Over Donald Trump
In the leaked cable, a German envoy said he saw US President-elect Donald Trump as a man driven by "desire for vengeance".
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French President Macron Accuses Elon Musk Of Meddling In Europe Elections
French President Emmanuel Macron has lambasted Elon Musk for his involvement in European politics, accusing the tech mogul of intervening directly in elections across the continent, including next month's snap federal polls in Germany.
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German President Dissolves Parliament For February 23 Snap Elections
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday dissolved Germany's lower house of parliament to pave the way for snap elections on Feb. 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition.
