Merz hosted E5 leaders in Berlin, where they pledged support for Ukraine and discussed NATO strategy.

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
• Giorgia Meloni →

  Prime Minister of Italy since 2022

  • Antonio Tajani cancelled a trip to the US after Donald Trump made controversial remarks about Giorgia Meloni.Mon 17:31
  • Donald Trump made comments about Giorgia Meloni at the G7 Summit, leading to the cancellation of Antonio Tajani's U.S. visit. Meloni countered that the statements were fabricated.Mon 17:24
• Donald Tusk →

  Prime Minister of Poland (2007–2014; since 2023)

  • With Rutte as current NATO chief, warnings are escalating regarding Putin's preparations for a wider conflict, including potential missile strikes into Polish territory.Fri 07:31
  • The Kremlin is reportedly testing NATO's resilience, prompting Donald Tusk to alert allies and Emmanuel Macron to order defense measures for France.Thu 22:53

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• Leaders discussed how Germany supports Ukraine's path toward the EU, including air defense, missiles, and the potential for Ukraine to join the EU.Jun 17