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Germany's Merz vows 'autumn of reforms' in turbulent times
Germany's Merz vows 'autumn of reforms' in turbulent times
Economy
by  AFP

Germany will need sweeping change to remain free and prosperous, Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned Wednesday, calling on the country to unite in the face of Russian aggression, economic woes and rising extremism. Public concern about immigration has meanwhile fuelled the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), stoked by a series of attacks carried out by migrants.

EU says India's Russian oil purchases, military drills hinder closer ties
EU says India's Russian oil purchases, military drills hinder closer ties
Economy
by  AFP

India's participation in military exercises with Moscow and its purchases of Russian oil "stand in the way of closer ties" with the EU, the bloc's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday. "Participating in military exercises, purchases of oil -- all these are obstacles to our cooperation when it comes to deepening the ties," Kallas said.