Escalating levies imposed by the US have caused a broad European market slump, intensifying worries over a worldwide deceleration and prompting exporter concerns about further tit-for-tat actions.
European leaders are advancing plans to seize approximately €200bn in frozen funds, emphasising the need to uphold coordinated principles across allied nations and receiving backing from the PM.
Senior figures from two leading European nations are preparing a fresh diplomatic framework, seeking bolstered defence cooperation and transatlantic support following tense talks in Washington.
A highly anticipated White House meeting ended in a tense setback when the host cut it short, accusing the visiting leader of failing to adequately prepare for a breakthrough, leaving a notable resource agreement unsigned and prompting concerns about future cooperation.
Donald Trump announced that the US would not support Europe’s peacekeeping plans in the war, prompting concern from the PM and Western allies over how this might undermine stability and strengthen resolve among those standing against aggression.
The US president’s latest plan to impose hefty tariffs on imports from Europe has heightened worries among businesses and policymakers, who caution that it could strain cross-border commerce and prompt urgent negotiations.
A new minerals agreement with a leading ally has been confirmed, aiming to boost economic collaboration and security assurances while key points remain under discussion.
Britain is set to meet with European counterparts to shape a broad defence funding framework, prompted by the ongoing war and emphasising unwavering Western unity.
Merz appears poised to become the next German chancellor following the conservatives’ electoral triumph, with the AfD’s record surge shifting the political balance.
Ministers have sought enhanced access to encrypted data, prompting Apple to withdraw a secure cloud service from the UK and sparking debate over digital privacy.