Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has unequivocally stated that his party will "never" collaborate with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). This declaration comes amid criticism following a parliamentary motion on stricter border controls that passed with AfD support.
A mass stabbing at Schöntal Park in Aschaffenburg, Germany, has claimed the lives of a two-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man. The suspect, a 28-year-old Afghan national, was apprehended shortly after the attack. Authorities confirm that four others, including another child, sustained serious injuries.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepared for his second inauguration, European legacy media outlets painted a picture of foreboding and alarm. While many European politicians have opted for a more diplomatic approach, understanding the need to engage with the incoming U.S. president, the continent’s newspapers did not hold back in their coverage. From comparisons to autocratic leaders to predictions of a “vengeful” second term, the tone was overwhelmingly negative across much of Europe.
President Joe Biden delivered a speech at the State Department on Monday, reflecting on his foreign policy achievements as his presidency enters its final week.
