Looking ahead, Merz called pension reform the “toughest nut to crack.” “None of this is malice on my part or on the part of the federal government,” he insisted. “It is demography and mathematics.” That line drew another wave of boos and whistles from the audience. The hostile reception comes as Merz’s popularity continues to […]
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Continue ReadingPublished on 12/05/2026 – 15:53 GMT+2 Germany said on Tuesday that it plans to develop “active cyberdefence” to hit back against a sharp rise in online attacks, many made more dangerous by artificial intelligence. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said he would push a new law through cabinet this month to allow security services […]
Continue ReadingParliament will host the first European Order of Merit ceremony on Tuesday 19 May at 11:30 in Strasbourg. The first laureates will be admitted to the European Order of Merit in recognition of their significant contribution to European integration and the promotion and defence of European values. Thirteen of the first 20 laureates are expected […]
Continue ReadingAn image obtained by Reuters news agency from a video on social media shows an oil refinery burning on the Iranian island of Lavan. May 12, 2026, 2:02 p.mMay 12, 2026, 2:02 p.m According to a report by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “Wall Street Journal” Carried out military strikes against Iran. This would have […]
Continue ReadingLeaders’ public appeals have been complemented by back-door maneuvering. At least one allied country delegation has approached U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker to make their case directly, according to a senior alliance diplomat. There’s a “window of opportunity,” they said. On paper, the strategy appears to be working. Trump on Saturday told reporters he […]
Continue ReadingOn Tuesday, three projects – from Estonia, France and Spain – were awarded the 2026 European Charlemagne Youth Prize at a ceremony in Aachen. Every year, the European Parliament and the Foundation for the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen select three youth-led projects that foster democracy, promote active citizenship and bring communities together, from a […]
Continue ReadingEuropean Union foreign ministers on May 12 agreed new sanctions on Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians, as a change of government in Hungary ended months of blockage. The bloc also moved to sanction leaders from the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Israel has condemned the sanctions — calling them baseless.
Continue ReadingShe told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on how to protect minors online by July.
Continue ReadingThe company behind Canvas says it has “reached an agreement” with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.
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