Merz blames the embargo on Russian energy, while the Financial Times reports low gas reserves projections, and Macron warns the EU is in emergency mode.

The entities involved

• 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
• European Commission →

  executive branch of the European Union

  • The European Commission aims to strengthen homegrown AI capabilities while global advanced models face usage restrictions.Mon 17:49
  • The European Commission has initiated economic support measures for Armenia, including funding transfers, trade program development, and import restrictions.Mon 17:26
• 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

Related events

• EU energy costs are rising due to sanctions and embargoes, leading to higher prices in Europe compared to China and the US.Aug 29