The German technocrat’s second term will focus on business, conservative values and security threats.
As the war enters its 873rd day, these are the main developments.
Hungarian prime minister makes surprise visit to China after similar trips to Russia and Ukraine last week.
After winning a plurality in National Assembly, France’s left-wing coalition plans to name PM candidate this week.
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party and populist Czech ANO led by Andrej Babis join as Hungary takes on EU presidency.
Leaders strike deal at a summit where Antonio Costa was also named as the next head of the European Council.
Moscow responds to a broadcasting ban on four Russian outlets that the EU accused of spreading Kremlin propaganda.
We look at the violence and intimidation that face those in Germany calling for an end to Israel’s war on Gaza.
Hezbollah has several concerns about Cyprus, analysts say, and can ‘attack’ it in more ways than one.
Situation in France and Germany is not reassuring, but there are silver linings.
A symbolic ceremony will mark the start of negotiations that signal the pair’s progress on path from Soviet past.
While the centre-right European People’s Party remains the largest bloc, analysts say a shift to the right is likely.
According to analysts, the French president might be trying to test the public — and the far-right’s ability to govern.
The centre right held ground, but a surge for the far right could impact policymaking in Brussels.
