France warned CNews it could face prosecution if ex-RT France chief Ksenia Fedorova returns to air remotely after her expulsion.
Germany’s foreign minister says German defence firms should benefit from Berlin’s Ukraine support, raising wider questions for UK and EU markets.
Poland and France sounded warnings after the AfD’s projected Saxony-Anhalt win, raising fresh questions for EU politics and London markets.
AfD’s 43.8% win in Saxony-Anhalt raises coalition uncertainty and puts German sanctions and energy policy back in focus for UK and EU business.
Kaja Kallas shelved an EU defence expert group after German and Italian resistance, delaying a forum set to include Britain and Ukraine.
Germany plans a broad anti-sabotage shield after a Leipzig drone incident, raising security questions for UK and EU businesses.
Latvia says a suspect in the Leipzig sabotage case had lived in Russia, deepening European concern over logistics security, visas and sanctions enforcement.
Volkswagen approved a major restructuring plan with 50,000 job cuts, a halved model range and fresh questions over excess European capacity.
Russia says it will shut Goethe-Institut branches after Berlin moved to end the agreement covering the Russian House in Berlin.
Foreign investment in Germany rose to €86 billion in 2025, with British firms sharply increasing capital commitments as the US share dropped.
A Reuters report says the US told Russia at the G20 not to expect sanctions relief before the war in Ukraine ends, as European officials protested Moscow’s presence.
Former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will join Columbia University as co-director of a global leadership program, enhancing UK-EU-US academic and diplomatic ties.
Russia is reportedly orchestrating sabotage attacks on European arms factories, challenging NATO’s readiness and impacting UK and EU defence interests and markets.
Germany's wage gap between native and foreign workers remains at 23.6% in 2025, impacting UK-EU labour market relations and sterling dynamics.
Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers have deserted military training courses in Germany since 2022, raising concerns for UK-EU defense cooperation and market stability.
Germany’s CDU/CSU support drops to 20%, with far-right AfD leading polls, signaling growing political uncertainty affecting UK and EU markets.
Drone sightings near German Bundeswehr bases have surged, highlighting hybrid security threats that affect UK and European defence and market stability.
Germany warns of increased hybrid warfare threats from drone attacks, prompting enhanced security measures with implications for UK and EU markets and security.
Over 8.4 million Ukrainians live abroad amid ongoing conflict, impacting UK-EU economic ties and sterling market dynamics.
Russia has moved the Northern Fleet's anti-submarine ship Admiral Levchenko to the Baltic Sea near Germany, aiming to protect its shadow fleet tankers amid rising UK and EU maritime concerns.
NATO considers deploying additional tactical nuclear weapons in Finland, Poland, and Lithuania, affecting UK and EU security policies and market reactions.
Germany identifies 410 Islamist threat figures amid rising radicalization, prompting increased security vigilance impacting UK-EU markets and sterling stability.
Germany's transport minister Patrick Schnieder resigns amid political turmoil; Chancellor Merz to nominate Steffen Bilger, impacting EU-UK trade and London markets.
A Russian disinformation network targets German regional elections with fake media, threatening European political stability and raising concerns for UK markets.
German CSU leader urges Ukraine to transfer advanced drone tech to Germany to boost European defense capabilities and strengthen bilateral ties.
Russia’s attacks on Black Sea commercial shipping threaten UK and EU trade routes and global food markets, prompting Ukraine to seek urgent UN action and deepen European security cooperation.
US military deaths in the Iran conflict have risen to 17, prompting deployment of fighter jets from UK and Germany and raising security concerns for Britain and Europe.
Germany and the EU defend the International Criminal Court against US threats, highlighting risks for UK and European markets and the stability of international law.
Germany’s military service refusals surged amid security concerns and conscription reforms, influencing UK-EU defense ties and London market outlooks.
A severe forest fire near Paris led to two arrests on arson suspicions, highlighting climate risks that could impact UK-EU markets and the sterling exchange rate.
Germany's President Steinmeier calls for Europe to oppose the new ruthlessness from Russia and the US, emphasizing legal order and economic reforms amid rising far-right support.
Germany’s 2026 defence budget hits a record €124.7bn, boosting NATO spending and influencing UK and EU markets amid rising European military investment.
Germany’s 2027 budget plans increased defense spending and borrowing, stirring debate on economic growth and market impacts relevant to the UK and EU.
Canada’s selection of German TKMS submarines boosts European defense ties, signaling strong UK market interest and potential impact on sterling and London’s defense sector.
Polls show 45% of Germans oppose banning the far-right AfD party, which leads conservatives by 8 points, raising concerns for UK and EU economic interests.
Over 40% of German workers doubt their ability to work until retirement due to physical and mental strain, highlighting risks for European labor markets and pension systems.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics warns NATO to prepare for potential Russian escalation, stressing the need for increased military capabilities and transatlantic cooperation ahead of the NATO summit.
Two German brothers admitted to breaching EU sanctions by exporting machine parts to Russia via front companies, raising compliance concerns for UK and EU markets.
The EU slashes duty-free steel import quotas by 47%, imposing a 50% tariff on excess imports, with significant implications for UK steel markets, sterling, and London’s financial sector.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to reaffirm their partnership amid global economic and geopolitical challenges.
Julia Navalnaya received the European Prize from Bavaria's SPD for her human rights work and resistance to Russian authoritarianism, highlighting European commitment to democratic values.
German authorities grant asylum to Russian anti-war activist Ilya Shkolny after three years of legal battles and initial deportation attempts.
Former US President Trump commended Zelensky's leadership in the Ukraine conflict while criticizing Germany and Europe's stance, impacting UK and EU market outlooks.
Belgium issued one-day visas to Taliban delegates attending EU talks on Afghan deportations, stirring debate over migration policy and market impacts in the UK and EU.
A Russian drone struck a Kharkiv residential high-rise, while a missile hit an Odessa agricultural site, raising concerns for UK and EU regional stability and markets.
Germany urges Turkey to exclude Russian gas from new EU energy deals, impacting European markets and British energy security strategies.
The EU has initiated private talks with the Kremlin to explore peace negotiations in Ukraine, a move closely watched by London markets and British businesses.
G7 leaders at Evian summit vow new sanctions on Russian energy and enhanced military aid for Ukraine, impacting UK markets and London’s financial sector.
Germany faces a 4.3 million workforce deficit by 2036 due to retiring baby boomers and declining migration, posing challenges for UK and EU business relations and sterling.
UK and European leaders welcome the US-Iran deal, stressing no nuclear arms for Iran and highlighting importance of stable navigation in the Strait of Hormuz for energy markets.