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Trump and Putin to Meet in Alaska as Europe Presses for Ukraine’s Role

European leaders have demanded that any peace agreement include Ukraine’s consent, increasing pressure on Trump before the Alaska summit.

Merz Faces Union Revolt Over Gaza-Focused Arms Export Halt

German Security Forces Detain Terror-Financing Suspect in Multi-City Raids as Merz Faces AfD in Bundestag

Israel and Iran Exchange Hypersonic and Air Strikes as US Weighs Intervention

Germany Reaches Historic Agreement on €500 Billion Infrastructure and Defense Fund

Germany's Coalition Reaches Agreement on Historic $500 Billion Debt-Financed Investment Plan

Walter Lübcke's Widow Condemns Friedrich Merz's Election Remarks

Scholz Faces Backlash Over 'Hofnarr' Remark About CDU's Joe Chialo

German Bundestag Debate Highlights Political Divisions Ahead of Election

Austria's Far-Right Leader Herbert Kickl Tasked with Forming Government

German Government Collapses After Scholz Loses Confidence Vote

Germany Prepares for Pivotal February Election Amid Political Upheaval