Germany’s 1.4 million long-term Bürgergeld recipients intensify debate over welfare reform, labor supply and work requirements.
Ukraine will meet Trump envoys in the U.S. to discuss a new war-ending proposal as Kyiv presses for sanctions, Starlink access and stronger leverage.
BSW lawmaker Sven Hornauf plans delegations to Belarus and Russia as German municipalities weigh whether to revive suspended twin-city ties.
The Fed raised rates to 3.75%-4%, signaling a shift in policy that could reshape borrowing, M&A activity and corporate strategy.
AfD won Saxony-Anhalt with 43.8 percent, but coalition arithmetic leaves BSW, the CDU and minority-government scenarios at the center of the next phase.
Latvia says a Leipzig sabotage suspect had been living in Russia, deepening a case with implications for logistics security, visas and EU sanctions policy.
Russia plans to limit diesel and aviation kerosene exports temporarily amid refinery disruptions caused by repeated drone attacks, aiming to stabilize the domestic fuel market.
EU leaders prepare strategically for potential negotiations with Russia, navigating diplomatic challenges and regional conflicts while aligning on a unified approach.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon has confirmed his candidacy for France's 2027 presidential election, setting the stage for a pivotal left-right political contest in a post-Macron era.
In April, the Uzbekistani som appreciated 1.8% against the dollar, driven by export growth and rising remittances, with expectations for continued exchange rate stability.