In brief | 15 September '25

Politico: Far right gains stronger foothold in western Germany

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservatives came out on top in municipal elections in the country's most populous state, but the Alternative for Germany party nearly tripled its support.

Bloomberg: Vote on EU 2040 climate goal delayed as Germany backs French stance

With the two biggest EU nations joining forces, Denmark has given up on plans to seek a quick qualified-majority deal.

Deutsche Welle: EU to fast-track review of 2035 fuel engine phase-out

Leaders of Europe's top carmakers gathered in Brussels seeking eased emission standards on new cars.

Guardian: Europe’s summer of extreme weather caused €43bn of short-term losses, analysis finds

Greatest damage from heat, drought and flooding done in Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Bulgaria.

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In brief | 15 September '25

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