From coalition talks in Germany led by Friedrich Merz and Lars Klingbeil to a deepfake scandal in Italy, European politics are heating up. Plus, a senator in Berlin threatens to cancel a faculty. Read more...

This week's headlines: Economic policy debates, calls for smartphone bans in schools, and Merz's foreign policy priorities. Plus, how to access exclusive content. Read more...

After five months of negotiations, Austria has a new coalition government formed by ÖVP, SPÖ, and Neos, ending a period of political uncertainty and preventing the far-right from gaining power. Read more...

Germany faces a puzzling murder case while political tensions rise as Merz pushes for European independence and navigates coalition challenges. Read more...

Friedrich Merz, a prominent figure in German politics, aims for coalition agreements and faces challenges from satirical magazines to international figures like Donald Trump. Read more...

As Germany navigates coalition talks, the SPD's labor policies face criticism, while potential alliances with the CDU are explored amid debates over efficiency and global trade. Read more...