Leaders Macron and Merz led peace efforts, with António Costa representing the EU during talks guided by EU treaties.

The entities involved

• Emmanuel Macron →

  president of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017

  • Ghana hosts a global conference on reparatory justice, debating colonial legacy and the government-backed repeal of the Code Noir.Mon 17:37
  • Pope Leo XIV visited France to discuss ethical issues, including assisted suicide, following Belgium's legalization.Mon 17:27
• Friedrich Merz →

  German politician, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany

  • The US launched a trade probe into German pharmaceutical payments, coinciding with Trump pursuing a hardline trade strategy.Mon 16:13
  • The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faces potential power loss in Berlin, led by Friedrich Merz.Mon 14:58
• António Costa →

  Portuguese politician, President of the European Council since 2024 (1961-)

  • Donald Trump and António Costa discussed geopolitical issues during the G7 Summit.Mon 05:11
  • Zelenskyy urged António Costa to introduce additional sanctions while also asking Donald Trump to implement relevant laws.Sat 10:58

Related events

• President Macron's government is involved in negotiations as of September 1, 2026.Thu 01:38
• Peace talks regarding the end of hostilities in Lebanon have led to a signed memorandum of understanding, involving Trump and Macron.Jun 19
• Merz maintained close contact with Macron, and Stocker spoke at a meeting held in Berlin.Aug 29
• Carney called for an alliance of middle powers, and Merz's proposal affects EU accession policy during high-level discussions.Sep 17
• Emmanuel Macron and Ishaq Dar discussed peace plans for the region on September 23, 2026.Fri 23:11