Friedrich Merz
Germany joins growing ranks of countries considering social media bans
Germany’s ruling conservatives have passed a motion to ban social media use for under 14s.
- Andreas Rinke
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Trump offers ‘platinum standard’ security guarantee for Ukraine in bid to end war
The NATO-like security proposal would only be on the table for a limited time. Germany’s leader said, “For the first time, a ceasefire now seems possible”.
- Michael Koziol
- Analysis
- Russia-Ukraine war
Let’s be blunt: Putin has called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine
As alarm grew over Ukraine’s rising death toll from Russian attacks, the Pope took to social media at the weekend to plead for a ceasefire. Trump, meanwhile, played golf.
- David Crowe
- Analysis
- Russia-Ukraine war
Five takeaways from Trump’s Ukraine summit (and his post-mortem on Fox News)
What started with a historic, if disconcerting, meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska led to a hasty summit with European leaders - and then a revealing interview on Fox News.
- Michael Koziol
The sticking points when it comes to ending the war in Ukraine
Major questions remain on what security guarantees Kyiv could be given, possibly in return for giving up a chunk of its territory to Russia.
- Tom Housden
- Analysis
- Russia-Ukraine war
White House love-in moved war in right direction – but potential dealbreaker looms
If you are Vladimir Putin, you probably would not love the images that came out of Washington today – even if an end to the war still feels very far away.
- Michael Koziol
‘Takes two to tango’: Trump mulls punishing Ukraine, as well as Russia
Meanwhile, the Kremlin has accused Britain of being involved in the surprise drone attack that destroyed Russian bombers at the weekend.
- Catherine Lucey, Kate Sullivan and Arne Delfs
Germany must have a stronger army than Britain, chancellor says
Friedrich Merz has outlined plans to create Europe’s largest fighting force in his first major speech as chancellor.
- James Rothwell and Daniel Hardaker
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- Russia-Ukraine war
European leaders unite, call Trump to propose unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine war
The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland have joined with Ukraine to propose an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
- Tom Balmforth
- Analysis
- World elections
‘Never thought I would have to say something like this’: Germany turns away from US
Germany’s new leader did not even wait for the final election results before delivering his verdict on the US President - and charting the path forward.
- Rob Harris