Chancellor Friedrich Merz is raising the stakes in Brussels, linking Germany’s approval of the EU’s next seven-year budget to a collective commitment to finance Ukraine. With Kyiv facing a €70 billion funding shortfall in 2027, divisions over joint borrowing, Russian frozen assets and national contributions are threatening to derail negotiations.
Berlin is leading opposition to Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal to grant Canada a new form of association with the European Union. France, Italy and Belgium have also raised concerns, exposing tensions between the European Commission and national governments ahead of the October 29–30 EU–Canada summit in Montreal.
In a wide-ranging Financial Times interview, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rules out resignation, rejects any alliance with the far-right Alternative for Germany, warns about eurozone debt and challenges Donald Trump’s Russian diesel deal. With Germany’s industrial economy under pressure, Berlin is preparing a tougher European trade strategy while reaffirming its support for Ukraine.
Friedrich Merz is trying to project resolve against Russia at a moment when his political position at home is weakening. The rise of the AfD, recent electoral setbacks and strains inside the governing coalition have triggered concern in European capitals, with at least two governments reportedly discussing scenarios for what a weakened or departing Merz could mean for the EU. At the same time, the chancellor is warning that if Germany falters over Ukraine, Europe will falter with it.
Speaking on Action 24, Adonis Georgiadis connected three fronts: Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ message to Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the UN, Greece’s deepening strategic relationship with Israel, and the striking reversal in Europe, where Greece’s reform experience is now being discussed in Germany. His warning on the economy was equally clear: geopolitical disorder is once again feeding directly into oil, energy and the cost of living.
Germany’s Chief of Defence, General Carsten Breuer, has been elected by NATO’s 32 Chiefs of Defence as the next Chair of the Military Committee. He will take office in the summer of 2027 at a pivotal moment: the Alliance is shifting from promises of higher defence spending to the hard requirement for deployable forces, weapons, ammunition and readiness — while Breuer has warned that Russia could possess the military capability to launch a large-scale attack against NATO territory by 2029.
The AfD’s landslide 43.8% victory in Saxony-Anhalt has changed Germany’s political balance. On September 20, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin vote next, with the party leading in the former and seeking even greater political normalization in the capital.
Mass deportations, separate classes for refugee children, “more Bismarck, less Hitler” and a pivot toward Moscow: after the electoral earthquake in Saxony-Anhalt, the question is no longer how far the AfD can rise — but what happens if it moves from protest to power.
Greece is preparing a new individual savings and investment account for children from January 2027, with the state matching parental contributions up to €1,200 a year. Under the example presented by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Thessaloniki International Fair, a child could enter adulthood with more than €60,000 — marking a shift from traditional welfare payments toward long-term capital building for the next generation.
The explosive intervention at the Delphi Forum reveals the real interests behind energy politics
A new ZDF “Politbarometer” survey highlights deep public dissatisfaction with the government and a surge placing the AfD in first position.
Athens and Berlin unite to protect global shipping and call for international cooperation amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis
The program will initially operate on a voluntary basis but will eventually include mandatory returns. It primarily focuses on individuals aged between 19 and 49 who are capable of working.
Tourists continue to visit Greece off-season into Sept. with the number of inbound travelers up by 6.6% and a 7.9% rise in travel receipts.
Greece, represented by Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis, contribued with an amount over 20 million euros.
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Germany, Türkiye, and Greece consecutively between February 16-22, the State Department said on Wednesday.
At the Athens Stadium “G. Karaiskakis” the final will take place Super cup 2023 and the match that will determine the winner Conference leagues season 2023-24, will be held on “OPAP Arena“.
"Greece's provocative actions and its increase in armaments only increase tensions," said the Security Council of Turkey in its statement, which concluded on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. It lasted three hours and 40 minutes and he main topic was Greece.
Germany buried all Greek hopes with a 3-point shower in Berlin in EuroBasket 2022 quarterfinal matchup.
