Chancellor Friedrich Merz reinforced his demand that all European Union member states contribute to funding for Ukraine, drawing resistance from eastern European leaders who rejected linking financing to Kyiv with the bloc’s budget
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said German backing for the EU's next seven-year budget will be conditional on every country in the bloc contributing to financial support for Ukraine
Chancellor Friedrich Merz backed Bavarian Ilse Aigner to become Germany’s first female president, all but sealing her ascent to the country’s highest office next year.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany must appoint a woman as head of state for the first time as the ruling coalition nears a decision on who should succeed President Frank-Walter Steinmeier next year
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey said he would not bring the UK’s welfare bill down during this Parliament, leaving questions about how he will fund policies including a planned rise in defense spending.
Chancellor John Healey says the UK budget goes beyond help for consumer energy bills, but warns "there's no way government can completely relieve" cost-of-living pressures
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey defended his first budget against criticism that it lacked ambition, while warning Britain would face “hard decisions” about its spending priorities in the years ahead.