Battered by polls, tariffs and allies, Germany's Merz seeks to regain initiative

Battered by polls, tariffs and allies, Germany's Merz seeks to regain initiative
Battered by polls, tariffs and allies, Germany's Merz seeks to regain initiative

Battered by polls, tariffs and allies, Germany's Merz seeks to regain initiative
Analysis-Italy defence drive could derail debt, hit ratings

Analysis-Italy defence drive could derail debt, hit ratings
Trump unveils global reciprocal tariffs

Trump unveils global reciprocal tariffs
EBRD to provide 1 billion euros to Ukraine's war-ravaged energy sector in 2025

EBRD to provide 1 billion euros to Ukraine's war-ravaged energy sector in 2025
Greece to spend 25 billion euros as part of multi-year defence plan

Greece to spend 25 billion euros as part of multi-year defence plan
South African opposition party seeks to block parliament budget vote

South African opposition party seeks to block parliament budget vote
UK expects to be hit by US tariffs this week, PM's spokesman says

UK expects to be hit by US tariffs this week, PM's spokesman says
Austria vows 'steady hand' in tackling growing budget deficit

Austria vows 'steady hand' in tackling growing budget deficit
IMF completes review, will disburse $400 million to Ukraine

IMF completes review, will disburse $400 million to Ukraine
UK's Reeves announces budget update to parliament

UK's Reeves announces budget update to parliament
France's 2026 budget will be a 'nightmare,' says government spokeswoman

France's 2026 budget will be a 'nightmare,' says government spokeswoman
Israel parliament approves budget as hostage families protest in chamber

Israel parliament approves budget as hostage families protest in chamber
EU approval among its citizens hits record high as security fears grow, poll shows

EU approval among its citizens hits record high as security fears grow, poll shows
Indonesia to join BRICS' New Development Bank, president says

Indonesia to join BRICS' New Development Bank, president says
Australian government seeks to woo voters with surprise tax cuts

Australian government seeks to woo voters with surprise tax cuts
Analysis-Trump policy swerves spur Europe into action, but any 'Europhoria' may be premature

Analysis-Trump policy swerves spur Europe into action, but any 'Europhoria' may be premature
Merz and SPD try to narrow differences in German coalition talks

Merz and SPD try to narrow differences in German coalition talks
German upper house of parliament OKs debt reform, half-trillion fund

German upper house of parliament OKs debt reform, half-trillion fund
German borrowing bonanza clears final hurdle

German borrowing bonanza clears final hurdle
EU does hasty reset of definition of defence spending

EU does hasty reset of definition of defence spending
Union sues Trump administration for halting student loan repayment plans

Union sues Trump administration for halting student loan repayment plans
Argentina IMF loan plan gets Congress' approval, paving way for deal

Argentina IMF loan plan gets Congress' approval, paving way for deal
German parliament passes debt rule reform, half-trillion euro fund

German parliament passes debt rule reform, half-trillion euro fund
Colombia's finance minister steps down after budget clash with president

Colombia's finance minister steps down after budget clash with president
German parliament approves Merz's spending surge as allies cheer

German parliament approves Merz's spending surge as allies cheer
Israeli war spending in Gaza, Lebanon tops $30 billion in 2024 -Finance Ministry

Israeli war spending in Gaza, Lebanon tops $30 billion in 2024 -Finance Ministry
Kenya seeks new IMF deal after abandoning latest review

Kenya seeks new IMF deal after abandoning latest review
Italy prepares plan to bridge automotive and defence sectors, minister says

Italy prepares plan to bridge automotive and defence sectors, minister says
Canada's versatile finance minister starts fifth cabinet job in 6 years

Canada's versatile finance minister starts fifth cabinet job in 6 years
Factbox-What is in the huge German spending plan agreed by parties?

Factbox-What is in the huge German spending plan agreed by parties?
Canada innovation minister Champagne to move to finance ministry, CBC says

Canada innovation minister Champagne to move to finance ministry, CBC says
German Greens party source says agreement reached on debt deal

German Greens party source says agreement reached on debt deal
Merz wins support for surge in spending, proclaiming 'Germany is back'

Merz wins support for surge in spending, proclaiming 'Germany is back'
Portugal's president disbands parliament, calls election on May 18

Portugal's president disbands parliament, calls election on May 18
German Greens hint delay to debt brake reform until new parliament is seated

German Greens hint delay to debt brake reform until new parliament is seated
Greek PM to announce reshuffle after train crash protests, officials say

Greek PM to announce reshuffle after train crash protests, officials say
'What more do you want?' Merz pleads with lawmakers on German debt plan

'What more do you want?' Merz pleads with lawmakers on German debt plan
US trade rep Greer says EU retaliation ignores US national security needs

US trade rep Greer says EU retaliation ignores US national security needs
'We'll see' on support for German borrowing bonanza, Greens party leader says

'We'll see' on support for German borrowing bonanza, Greens party leader says
IMF approves $1.2 billion for Egypt after fourth review

IMF approves $1.2 billion for Egypt after fourth review
Clock ticks for German fiscal bonanza deal but optimism drives euro up

Clock ticks for German fiscal bonanza deal but optimism drives euro up
Argentina pushes new IMF deal toward finish line with decree

Argentina pushes new IMF deal toward finish line with decree
German far-right challenges attempt to put spending plans to old parliament

German far-right challenges attempt to put spending plans to old parliament
Germany's Greens may torpedo Merz's spending bonanza but hint at deal

Germany's Greens may torpedo Merz's spending bonanza but hint at deal
EU explores joint defence funding as US commitment wavers

EU explores joint defence funding as US commitment wavers
China rolls over $2 billion loan to Pakistan
China rolls over $2 billion loan to Pakistan
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil