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But Friedrich Merz cautions such a move could not replace the US’s existing protective shield over EuropeGermany’s chancellor-to-be, Friedrich Merz, has said he will reach out to France and Britain to discuss the sharing of nuclear weapons, but caution…
Even Berlin and Brussels are bending fiscal rules in the face of Russia’s threat. Will the chancellor still stick to hers?As the Nobel laureate Robert Lucas quipped during the 2008 financial crisis: “I guess everyone is a Keynesian in a foxhole.” Donal…
Even Berlin and Brussels are bending fiscal rules in the face of Russia’s threat. Will the chancellor still stick to hers?As the Nobel laureate Robert Lucas quipped during the 2008 financial crisis: “I guess everyone is a Keynesian in a foxhole.” Donal…
Around 30% of voters say they prefer Labour for dealing with ‘allies against threats to the UK’ in boost to party leaderKeir Starmer’s approval ratings have shot up since Donald Trump returned to the White House and shocked Europe by withdrawing politi…
Malcolm Rifkind joins diplomats and analysts urging focus on European cooperation to replace TridentBritain’s ability to rely on the US to maintain the UK’s nuclear arsenal is now in doubt, experts have warned, but working with European states to repla…
Head-spinning speed of events leaves EU adapting at pace while trying to infer Trump’s possible geo-strategic aimsEurope live – latest updatesWith a mixture of regret, laced with incredulity, European leaders gathered in Brussels to marshal their force…
Britain will also continue to supply analysis of raw data but will not pass on shared US information, sources say• Europe live – latest updatesBritain will continue to supply intelligence to Ukraine, though the more limited capabilities on offer from L…
More than 100 Labour MPs and peers sign open letter saying ESG policies are holding back defence spendingBusiness live – latest updatesBanks, investors and pension funds should treat weapons manufacturers as “ethical” investments so that more money goe…
This live blog is now closed, you can read more of our UK political coverage hereLucy Powell, the leader of the Commons, defended the government’s position on the new Sentencing Council guidelines (see 9.46am) during business questions in the Commons a…
Berlin’s ‘big bazooka’ move sends industrial stocks surging but fiscal sea change also hikes borrowing costsBusiness live – German debt ‘bazooka’ rallies stocks and euroEuropean financial markets have rallied sharply and German borrowing costs have soa…