Friedrich Merz calls for the continent to urgently organize its own defense capabilities, marking a profound shift in approach from Europe’s biggest economy
Friedrich Merz, who will likely be the next chancellor of Germany after elections Sunday, has warned that the United States "does not care much" about the fate of Europe — and called for the continent to urgently organize its own defense capability. Henry Ridgwell reports.
European imports of Russian LNG rise in 2024, as Ukraine warns profits are funding Kremlin’s invasion
European shipyards are providing vital servicing contracts to vessels carrying Russian gas, despite warnings that the profits are funding Moscow’s war on Ukraine. Meanwhile, a new analysis shows imports of Russian gas to the EU rose last year. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Britain warns decisions made over coming weeks will define 'security of our world for a generation'
As Russia’s war on Ukraine enters its fourth year, Europe's leaders warn that the outcome of peace talks between Moscow and Washington will have profound implications for the continent. But as Henry Ridgwell reports, European leaders fear they are being excluded from deciding their own fate.
Economic pressures add to voter frustrations
Germany is set to hold an election on Sunday, with voter frustrations over migration and the cost of living at the forefront of a bitter campaign. As Henry Ridgwell reports, the lead candidate to be Germany’s next chancellor has accused Washington of interfering in the election.
European leaders held a crisis meeting Monday in Paris to discuss Ukrainian and European security. The meeting comes after a blizzard of diplomatic interventions by Washington that have raised doubts over the U.S. commitment to the transatlantic alliance, the bedrock of European security.
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Russia-Ukraine war, Middle East conflict, Indo-Pacific tensions top agenda at global summit
Hundreds of world leaders and delegates are set to attend the Munich Security Conference this weekend — with conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and other hot spots — on the agenda. As Henry Ridgwell reports, all eyes will be on the approach of the new U.S. delegation.
US media report Trump administration plans to put USAID under State Department, echoing similar move by Britain
The Trump administration last month paused funding for the U.S. Agency for International Development amid reports that it may be put under State Department control. Britain's recent similar move to restructure its foreign aid could offer lessons for Washington. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Spain missed NATO’s 2% of GDP defense spending target in 2024, as Trump demands 5% pledge
Greenlanders hope US president’s interest could drive bid to break away from Denmark
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that America needs to take control of Greenland from Denmark for, in his words, “international security.” But as Henry Ridgwell reports, the global attention is driving a desire among many native Greenlanders to determine their own political future.
Around 50 survivors joined world leaders Monday at the site of the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz in Poland, on the 80th anniversary of its liberation in World War II – marked around the world as International Holocaust Memorial Day. Henry Ridgwell reports.
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