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Aliyev says ex-Russian and German officials might have met in Baku

Azerbaijan’s president revealed that former Russian and German officials were in Baku at the same time earlier in July, but that Azerbaijan’s authorities were neither notified nor aware of the meeting, which might have involved discussions over Ukraine.

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Aliyev visits Berlin to deepen energy and trade ties with Germany

Azerbaijan and Germany signed a strategic partnership declaration covering energy, transport and trade, with Chancellor Merz welcoming Azerbaijan's gas deliveries, expected to reach 2 billion cubic metres annually by next year, as a further step away from reliance on Moscow.

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German Chancellor Merz hints at possible cabinet reshuffle

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has hinted he could reshuffle his government after Jens Spahn resigned as parliamentary leader, adding to pressure on the ruling conservatives ahead of key regional elections.

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Merz hosts Macron in Cologne for key defence talks after FCAS collapse

Macron and Merz are holding the critical talks in a symbolic setting where President Charles de Gaulle and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer previously met and agreed on establishing friendly Franco-German ties.

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US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany, Merz says

The United States committed to granting formal approval for the sale of Tomahawk missiles and ground-based Typhoon launchers by August, although the number of missiles acquired would remain classified.

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Could military-age Ukrainian men lose protection status in Germany?

More than 260,000 Ukrainians of fighting age are living in Germany. As Kyiv and Berlin discuss ways to encourage their return, the question is: would they go back?

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Germany's Merz announces sweeping reforms in key breakthrough

After seven hours of talks, the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms, a breakthrough aimed at reviving the struggling economy and countering the rise of the far right.

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Chancellor Merz’s confusing X posts on World Cup exit explained

"You thrilled our country at this World Cup," wrote Chancellor Merz after the team’s exit – but reactions show he misread the mood. A second X post and his explanation for the debacle followed.

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How China’s currency makes the EU's trade deficit worse

EU leaders last week pointed to the undervaluation of the yuan as a major factor in the EU’s record trade deficit with China, which Brussels is taking steps to address.

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Kallas-Israel spat draws mixed reactions from EU leaders

EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas faced a mixed reaction at the Brussels summit over alleged remarks comparing Israel to apartheid South Africa, after Israel cut contact with her.

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Germany and Poland to boost military cooperation in new defence deal

Berlin and Warsaw are set to expand their defence collaborations in a new deal aiming to boost plans to protect the Baltic Sea and enhance military cooperation and communications between the two European allies.

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Watch: German chancellor surprises Trump with 'Trump 47' football jersey at G7

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a personalized football jersey during the G7 summit in France.

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ILA Berlin: Fighter jets fly but drones dominate the debate

While flight displays and military hardware continue to draw the crowds, drones, autonomous systems and a new generation of defence companies are increasingly shaping the conversation at ILA Berlin.

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Why the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project failed

Planned as Europe's biggest joint defence project, FCAS has been abandoned after French and German companies failed to resolve years of disputes, despite repeated political intervention.

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France and Germany abandon joint fighter jet project

The project was seen as a key test of European efforts to work more closely on defence as they seek to present a united front in the face of a hostile Russia at a time of souring ties with the United States.

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Zelensky arrived in UK for talks with Eu leaders on defence

The talks will focus on coordinating European support for Ukraine, increasing pressure on Russia and efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.