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Macron says Europe will deepen transatlantic partnership ahead of NATO summit European leaders pledged stepped-up defense spending and industrial cooperation to strengthen the transatlantic partnership ahead of the NATO summit …

Five People to Watch This Week: From Hochtief’s Juan Santamaría to ARD Chair Florian Hager Five people to watch this week (June 22–28, 2026): key figures whose moves could reshape …

China exports to Europe surge, threatening key industries and jobs Rising exports from China to Europe are outpacing EU shipments and pressuring manufacturers across the bloc, from automakers to energy-equipment …

German defence ministry denies plan to abolish Landeskommandos amid state protests Government says it will not abolish Landeskommandos; Bavarian and Baden-Württemberg leaders warn cuts would weaken civil-military coordination. The German …

EU-China trade dispute forces EU summit to demand swift industry protections EU leaders placed EU-China trade at the top of the June summit, urging swift measures to protect industry from …

Araghchi says he discussed Lebanon provisions of US-Iran agreement with Lebanese leaders Iran’s Abbas Araghchi says he discussed Lebanon-related provisions of the US-Iran agreement with Lebanese leaders amid conflicting reports …

Germany Economic Meeting Ends with Cross-Sector Agreement on Mounting Challenges Germany economic meeting ends with business, unions and coalition leaders agreeing the country faces major challenges, officials said after Wednesday …

West Balkans EU summit in Montenegro seeks to restart stalled accession talks West Balkans EU summit in Montenegro seeks to revive stalled accession negotiations amid rising geopolitical competition; Germany reports …

Europe’s role in Ukraine talks highlighted as leaders pledge increased support for Kyiv European leaders pledge intensified backing for Ukraine while debating a formal role for Europe in peace negotiations …