Negotiations are underway in Germany as Friedrich Merz's conservative bloc and the Social Democrats explore forming a coalition government. The Green Youth criticizes the left, while a Franco-German initiative pushes for European sovereignty. Read more...

Austrian liberals approve a coalition government with the People's Party and Social Democrats, ending a 154-day political stalemate. Germany faces debate over debt and defense spending. Read more...

A roundup of recent political news including a murder investigation in Poland, government formation cartoons, Gatwick runway approval, and Chad's alignment with Sahel juntas. Read more...

A summary of global events including updates on Pope Francis's health, arrests in Marseille, water shortages in Donetsk, and government formation in Austria. Read more...