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Der ukrainische Präsident Wolodymyr Selenskyj beim EU-Sondergipfel in Brussels.

Ukraine aid: Clear words from Zelenskiy at EU summit

At this year’s final EU summit, leaders upheld their existing stance on Ukraine. However, the tone has shifted: President Zelenskiy voiced unusually candid criticism, while discussions increasingly turned to potential peace talks under a future US President Trump.

By Eric Bonse

German election: What the parties have planned for climate action

With the presentation of their election manifestos, the CDU/CSU, SPD, Green Party and FDP have revealed in detail what policies and measures they have planned for the climate and energy sector. A comparison of the many proposals reveals where cooperation is possible and confrontation is necessary.

By Nico Beckert

Switzerland-EU: Negotiations are 'on the home straight'

The deal between the EU and Switzerland on a new basis for the bilateral relationship is within reach. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to announce the political agreement with Federal President Viola Amherd in Bern on Saturday. But an agreement has already failed once.

By Stephan Israel