Merz’s Party Selects New Parliamentary Group Leader

Frei takes over from Jens Spahn, who resigned due to a controversy involving his use of a surrogate to have a child. The resignation led Merz to initiate a broader cabinet reshuffle.
Earlier on Wednesday, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier appointed three new CDU ministers proposed by the chancellor.
Former CDU Secretary-General Carsten Linnemann became health minister, replacing Nina Warken

Brussels, July 27 Eurotoday Newspaper — Russian elite sanctions are facing another legal challenge after Tatiana Navka, wife of Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, asked the European Union’s General Court to remove sanctions imposed on her following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. She is also seeking more than €2 million in damages, arguing that the EU lacked sufficient legal grounds for the restrict

Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national rail operator, will implement an alcohol ban at all its stations by October 15th to enhance safety and cleanliness, according to Euronews. The prohibition will be gradually introduced across all 5,400 stations by October 15th, with exceptions for bars and restaurants within stations.
Currently, the ban is enforced at 30 stations, including Cologne, Hamburg,

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 27 Eurotoday — Iran proxy groups were blamed by Saudi Arabia after its military said it intercepted and destroyed drones launched from Iraqi territory before they could reach strategic locations. Saudi officials said the operation prevented potential damage to key infrastructure and described the attempted attack as a serious threat to regional security.
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Anne discusses insights regarding the new leadership at the Foreign Office, while Ed Milliband shares thoughts on what his grandfather might have said about his new role.
Meanwhile, Andy Burnham faces the challenge of addressing Britain’s social care system, as the new prime minister initiates cross-party discussions on this pressing issue.
However, there’s an obstacle: invitations were sent

Ministers convene in Ireland under the EU Presidency as Brussels evaluates balancing sustainability, coastal livelihoods, and streamlined regulations.
EU fisheries ministers gather in Cork at a critical time for one of the Union’s most debated policy areas: protecting fish stocks while ensuring coastal communities’ economic viability. The informal meeting, under Ireland’s Council Presidency

New Delhi, July 27 Eurotoday Newspaper — India civil liberties are at the centre of a fresh legal dispute after activists challenged surveillance measures used during recent youth protests in the capital. The case follows nationwide demonstrations that began over examination paper leaks and expanded into broader calls for transparency, privacy protections and democratic accountability.
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Mélenchon advocates for France to build stronger connections with China, French-speaking African nations, and South American countries. He views the United States as an imperialist threat, whereas Germany, despite its past tensions with President Donald Trump, considers the transatlantic alliance essential to its foreign policy. Mélenchon opposes Germany’s commitment to a free-market economy and i

Infections from hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) impact liver cells, leading to inflammation. Acute HBV and HCV infections may progress to chronic hepatitis, potentially resulting in cirrhosis or liver cancer.
These infections disproportionately impact socially marginalized populations, as transmission primarily occurs through sexual contact or sharing of injection drug equip

Warsaw, July 28 Eurotoday Newspaper — Wroclaw attack has prompted Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to call for an end to hate crimes against Ukrainians after a violent assault in the southwestern city renewed concerns about xenophobic incidents. Tusk urged authorities to prosecute offenders and stressed that violence based on nationality has no place in Poland, which has hosted millions of Ukra