Czech Prime Minister Babiš called on German Chancellor Merz to lead the EU negotiations regarding the war. The mission should receive a mandate from the European Council and the European Commission.
Kaja Kallas and EU member states consider the appointment of a negotiator premature. The bloc is preparing its 21st sanctions package and focusing on strategy rather than personalities.
Angela Merkel hopes for the war in Ukraine to end in 10 years. She believes that by then, the state will become fully free and independent.
Estonia's Foreign Minister stated that negotiations with the RF would turn the EU into a neutral mediator. Disputes continue within the European Union regarding the expediency of direct contacts.
Rustem Umerov is reportedly in Berlin to discuss security and EU membership with advisors from the E3 group. The meeting takes place against the backdrop of Russian threats to launch new strikes on Kyiv.
Zelenskyy was inducted into the European Order of Merit for defending EU values. The award was also received by Maia Sandu, Angela Merkel, and the band U2.
The EU plans to appoint a special representative for peace negotiations between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. Kaja Kallas and Mario Draghi are considered among the main candidates.
The President will receive the award on behalf of the people and meet with the King. The parties will discuss support for Ukraine and joint production of combat drones.
The leaders of France and Germany will hold talks on the future of the FCAS combat system. The project is under threat due to disputes between Dassault and Airbus.
Friedrich Merz was re-elected as the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Stuttgart, receiving 91. 17% of the votes. The vote took place on February 20, but due to technical glitches and a second round, the results were announced late.
German federal police have arrested 49-year-old Martin S. on suspicion of plotting to assassinate more than a dozen politicians and public figures, including Olaf Scholz and Angela Merkel. The suspect distributed a list of targets via the dark web and collected donations for assassination bounties.
Former Commander-in-Chief of the Lithuanian Armed Forces Jonas Vytautas Žukas claims that Angela Merkel pressured Ukrainians regarding Crimea in 2014. This information was published in his book and caused outrage in Lithuania.
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel helped the Russian army master modern combat tactics before Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2014. The defense concern Rheinmetall planned to receive a contract with the Kremlin worth about 1 billion euros.
Polish and Baltic officials sharply reacted to statements by former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who, in their opinion, partially blamed them for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Merkel pointed to the refusal of Eastern European countries to engage in direct negotiations with Putin in 2021.
The German government approved a bill on voluntary six-month military service in the Bundeswehr. From July 1, 2027, all men born from 2008 will be required to undergo a conscription commission.
Former German leader Angela Merkel, at the presentation of her memoirs in Athens, spoke about her difficult contacts with Donald Trump. She recalled how Trump refused to shake her hand in the Oval Office, explaining it as his desire to attract attention.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed with Donald Trump that "Nord Stream-2" was a mistake. Trump mentioned a conversation with Merkel about Germany's financing of Russia.
