Germany
Germany’s CDU will aim to solidify right-wing vote
The opposition CDU will use its new policy strategy to shift to the right on several policy issues
GermanyEU’s China probe could isolate Germany
The EU has suggested it could impose provisional tariffs or quotas on Chinese electric vehicle firms
EUEU right-wing cooperation will be ad hoc
Polls suggest that right-wing groups could have a majority in the European Parliament for the first time
EuropeConsumer confidence could boost German GDP
German consumer confidence has risen for the third month in a row and reached a two-year high
GermanyArrests will add to scrutiny of Germany’s China policy
Several arrests have occurred in Germany in relation to Chinese espionage
GermanyFrench defence policy lacks strategic prioritisation
France’s military still suffers from a lack of conflict prioritisation, which is compounded by limited resources
FranceLindner policies will fuel German coalition tensions
Finance Minister Christian Lindner will present economic proposals that will anger his coalition allies
GermanySupport for Palestinian statehood will rise in the EU
Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Malta are planning to recognise Palestinian statehood
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