German Chancellor Merz posts "we agreed on implementing the EU-US-trade deal. Europe is delivering on its commitments. More security and stability for our companies."

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German Chancellor Merz posts "we agreed on implementing the EU-US-trade deal. Europe is delivering on its commitments. More security and stability for our companies."

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UK Treasury says Chancellor Reeves is expected to introduce broad reforms that would allow Parliament to authorise critical energy infrastructure projects

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Russian strike kills two in Ukraine's Dnipro and Ukraine reports multiple regional drone attacks, while Russia claims interception of 273 Ukrainian drones, according to AFP

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