Trump says he had ‘good and productive’ discussion with Putin and claims there is ‘good chance’ Ukraine war can end – Europe live

US president says he spoke to Russia president on Thursday

Germany is close to unlocking the way to a massive increase in state borrowing and reforming the constitutional debt break as three major parties are reportedly about to reach an agreement on the proposed changes.

The controversial proposal is a key part of the presumed next chancellor Friedrich Merz’s plan for Germany.