Scholz tells voters he is against increase in defence budget
Other German politicians have equally rebuked US President-elect Donald Trump over his demand that NATO's European members should more than double their defence spending.
Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany’s new chancellor after his CDU/CSU bloc secured 28.5% votes, defeating Olaf Scholz’s SPD. Merz, a longtime conservative leader, vows to revive Germany’s economy and impose stricter immigration policies. His political career saw setbacks under Angela Merkel, but he staged a strong comeback in 2022. With AfD securing 20.7% votes, coalition talks are crucial. Born in 1955, Merz has a legal background and extensive experience in finance. His next challenge? Forming a stable government to lead Germany through economic and political challenges.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has conceded defeat as the CDU/CSU secures victory in Germanys national election. The right-wing AfD made history by finishing second with 20.4% of the vote, marking its strongest national result ever. Friedrich Merz, CDU leader, vowed swift government formation, rejecting any coalition with Scholz’s SPD, which suffered its worst result since WWII. The election, dominated by migration debates, saw international figures like Elon Musk and J.D. Vance weigh in. Analysts predict a CDU led coalition but remain uncertain about Scholzs future role.
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Merz’s centre-right CDU lead in Germany’s federal election, exit polls show
Incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz has conceded defeat for his centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) after what he called “a bitter election result” on Sunday.
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EU seals new Central Asia partnership deal as debut Samarkand summit ends
Amid global tensions following Trump's tariff announcements, the EU marked 30 years of diplomatic ties by declaring a new strategic partnership with Central Asia.
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Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has launched a scathing warning to Europe, calling the EU a “decaying corpse” following sweeping tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. In a post and public statement, Medvedev said these reciprocal tariffs would devastate European economies while having little impact on Russia. Amid growing U.S.-EU tensions, many European leaders fear a trade war. Hungary and Slovakia also blame sanctions and energy policy failures for economic decline. Washington, however, has warned of harsher retaliatory action if Europe responds to the tariffs.
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Fresh U.S. airstrikes have rocked northern Yemen, striking military sites and vital infrastructure in Sa’ada, Kitaf wa al-Boqe’e, and other regions. CENTCOM confirmed the April 4 offensive, while Yemen’s SABA News reports civilian areas were hit. Over 60 Yemenis have been killed in 18 days as tensions soar. Houthis retaliated minutes after April 3 strikes, downing the 17th U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone. President Trump vows further action. Resistance forces promise ongoing attacks until Israel halts its Gaza offensive. The Middle East teeters on the brink of all-out war.
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German car makers brace for further Trump administration tariffs
Germany is anticipating a trade war as President Donald Trump prepares a raft of punitive tariffs. How will the country's car manufacturers be affected?
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Europe is looking for alternatives to animal protein consumption: is edible seaweed an option? In Denmark, researchers at AlgaeFood, a European interregional project, are convinced. In addition to classifying it, they act to promote its use and raise awareness among the new generations.
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The government has welcomed delegates from more than 40 countries to London for the Border Security Summit. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper greeted counterparts from France, Germany, Italy and Spain, as well as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on the steps of Lancaster House, at a summit that aims to discuss the best ways to tackle migrant smuggling gangs and criminal networks. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Trump has come out strongly in defense of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen after a Paris court barred her from holding political office for five years. Trump accused European leftists of using “lawfare” to silence opposition, calling the conviction a “witch hunt.” The court found Le Pen guilty of misusing EU funds, a charge she denies as politically motivated. Trump warned the move was “bad for France” and an attack on free speech. Le Pen can no longer challenge Macron in the 2027 French presidential elections.
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2,300 troops from 12 NATO countries take part in annual military drill in the Black Sea
The drill is conducted on the Danube river and on Romania's Black sea coast, aiming to strengthen collaboration between NATO allies, naval, air and land forces.
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