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Trump says Musk will lead new Department of Government Efficiency

Trump said in his statement the two will “pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies.”

USA

Blinken heads to Brussels for urgent talks on Ukraine after Trump win

The State Department is set to hold talks in the Belgian capital on how to boost support for the war-torn country before Trump takes over in the transition of power.

Markets

Oil prices hit as Trump signals increasing support for more drilling

US President-Elect Donald Trump's enthusiasm for more oil drilling in the US is causing increasing volatility in oil prices, as investors worry about the possibility of oversupply.

Economy

Germany's economic sentiment falters as Trump's win casts shadow

Germany's economic sentiment dropped in November as internal political gridlock and Trump's election stoked concerns. The ZEW index fell from 13.1 to 7.1, with experts citing fears over Trump's tariffs and stalled reforms in Germany's coalition government.

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USA

Trump to appoint hardliners Rubio and Waltz as foreign policy chiefs

Trump's picks for secretary of state and national security adviser have fully supported the president-elect in casting doubt on European countries' contributions to NATO.

Europe News

German MPs highlight China with Trump as president-elect

As the world is facing a second Donald Trump term, German MPs speak with Euronews about the biggest challenges Europe could face and the future of the transatlantic relationship.

Economy

Which European countries rely most on exports to the US?

Apart from Germany, Ireland, and Italy, a potential 10% tariff on all EU goods exported to the US would also significantly affect other EU countries, where the US represents a substantial share of total exports. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the US's share in exports for each EU country.

Europe News

Domestic political crises pose obstacles to Franco-German alliance

The German and French political crises and the economic challenges that come with them could weaken Franco-German leadership and affect the EU's ability to present a united front in key negotiations.

Earth News

How Trump’s election win is looming over negotiations at COP29 in Baku

The US is the second largest greenhouse gas emitter and by far the highest historical emitter in the world.

USA

Trump announces Tom Homan as new 'border czar'

Homan was widely expected to be offered such a position following Trump’s pledge to launch the largest deportation operation in US history.

USA

Kremlin denies Putin spoke with Trump over de-escalation in Ukraine

The Washington Post first reported Trump warned Putin the US had a "sizeable military presence in Europe" during a phone call between the pair.

Europe News

Trump and EU leader boycotts: What to expect from COP 29?

The climate summit begins today, in Azerbaijan's capital Baku, but many leaders will not attend the meeting.

Israel

Netanyahu says he and Trump 'see eye to eye' on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that he has recently spoken three times with US President-elect Donald Trump.

Health news

What Donald Trump and RFK Jr’s health plans could mean for Europe

New medicines, access to treatments, infectious disease monitoring, and more are on the table.

USA

With Arizona Trump has now won all seven battleground states

Donald Trump has now swept all seven of the hotly contested presidential battlegrounds, winning 312 electoral votes, compared to 226 for Harris.

Europe News

Trump team distances itself from Ukraine 'peace not territory' claim

Bryan Lanza, who worked on Trump’s presidential campaign, claimed the incoming Trump administration indicated restoring lost Ukrainian territory wasn't a precursor to peace.

Russia

Russia is 'open' to hearing Trump's peace proposals for Ukraine

Russia is open to hearing President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals on ending the war, an official said

USA

Musk joins Ukrainian president's congratulatory phone call to Trump

Donald Trump put Elon Musk on the line with President Zelenskyy when he called to congratulate the incoming U.S. president, a Ukrainian official said.

Europe News

Who are Europe’s winners and losers after Trump’s US election win?

How might the new US government impact political players in Europe?

Markets

Trump trade: What investors need to consider in the long term

Following the euphoria on the stock markets that greeted the victory of President-elect Donald Trump, analysts have been looking at what could do well for investors in the long-term.