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Europe Today: Trump weighs Iran options, EU jolted in new world order
In this newsletter: former French PM Dominique De Villepin reacts to Iran protests; European NATO allies mull response to Trump's Greenland threats; the EU-Mercosur trade deal risks deepening political turmoil in France.
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Europe News
Four killed, 20 injured in overnight Russian strikes across Ukraine
At least four people were killed and close to two dozen others were injured in overnight Russian attack targeting more than 20 locations across Ukraine. Zelenskyy slammed Moscow for intensifying the fighting this week, despite ongoing peace efforts.
World News
Protests held across European cities in solidarity with Iran protests
Protesters gathered in major European cities in solidarity with the ongoing demonstrations in Iran amid a communications blackout. Protests erupted in Tehran and across Iran two weeks ago over dire economic conditions and a worsening food price crisis.
Europe News
Mercosur: How Macron’s domestic weakness undercut his Brussels clout
The French president's failure to assemble a blocking minority against the Mercosur deal underscores how his domestic weakness is undermining his clout in Brussels. By contrast, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Germany have secured an important victory.
Germany
Berlin mayor under fire for playing tennis during blackout crisis
He was seen as a beacon of hope in Berlin city politics and wanted to bring law and order to the German capital, but after the scandal over his playing tennis while tens of thousands were without power came to light, Kai Wegner's career is now on the brink of collapse.
Germany
German court begins trial of 'White Tiger' online predator
A trial for a 21-year-old German-Iranian known as "White Tiger" started in Hamburg on Friday and will last until December. Accused of 204 offences, including murder and attempted murder, he allegedly manipulated minors online, leading them to self-harm and suicide.
Economy
German trade takes a hit as exports stumble and imports wobble
German exports fell in November 2025, narrowing the trade surplus to €13.1 billion from €17.2 billion a month earlier. The drop was driven by weaker trade with the EU and a steep year-on-year fall in shipments to the United States, while imports from non-EU countries climbed.