At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned of a growing threat from China in the Indo-Pacific. China reacted with harsh criticism, accusing the USA of stoking tensions. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kallas gave her first speech referring to Asia.
By Amelie Richter
Against the backdrop of Donald Trump's attacks on academic freedom in the USA and funding cuts, Emmanuel Macron has invited international researchers to France. A new program aims to enable more researchers to work at French universities.
By Marion Bergermann
As Chancellor, Merz wants to work closely with France and Poland. Apparently, preparations for this are already underway.
By Till Hoppe
France's President will receive Volodymyr Zelenskiy this evening in Paris and on Thursday the supporters of Ukraine at the summit of the "Coalition of the Willing." In view of the rapprochement between Washington and Moscow, the previously ailing head of state is slipping into a leadership role.
By Claire Stam
Emmanuel Macron is inviting several European partners and the NATO Secretary General to a crisis meeting in Paris today. On the agenda is the urgent question of how the Europeans should position themselves with regard to Trump and his unilateral approach to peace negotiations on Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel
Macron has found a successor to Michel Barnier in François Bayrou. The new prime minister must solve France's political, economic and social crisis. But he has a crucial problem.
By Claire Stam
The right-wing and left-wing opposition parties in the French National Assembly brought down the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier this evening with a vote of no confidence. President Emmanuel Macron is now under enormous pressure to find a new head of government.
By Claire Stam
In the French parliament, the Left Alliance and the Rassemblement National have tabled motions of censure against Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government. This could mean the end of his government.
By Claire Stam
Europe must reorganize itself after the Trump comeback. At the meeting of the 42 heads of state and government of the European Political Community, the desire to not have to wait too long for a stable German government became clear.
By Stephan Israel
