August 26, 2025

German Chancellor and leader of the Christian Democratic Union Friedrich Merz is looking at nominating European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for German president in 2027, Der Spiegel magazine said, citing government sources.   Although this move would hurt Germany’s position within the European Union, it would make it possible for the Christian Democrats…

EU countries will discuss further steps to use proceeds from frozen Russian assets in the West, as well as a 19th package of anti-Russian sanctions, this week, the European Politico edition reported.   According to a letter from the Danish EU presidency seen by Politico, a meeting of heads of the Union’s foreign policy departments…