The Guardian view on Germany’s new coalition: unleashing the radical centre
Editorial: A groundbreaking vote by outgoing MPs has given the chancellor-elect, Friedrich Merz, the chance to renew mainstream politics
EU accuses Google and Apple of breaking its rules, risking Trump clash
Tech companies could be fined billions if EU finds they have breached the Digital Markets Act
‘It’s beautiful, don’t you think?’ The urban miners unearthing treasure in Belgium’s homes and garages
As the historic town of Leuven strives to become carbon neutral, it is transforming how its building are made – and demolished. Are there lessons for the rest of the world?
If even Germany is embracing higher spending, why on earth can’t Labour?
Russia has pushed Europe into a quasi-Keynesian approach to the defence budget. Only Britain insists on cutting help to the sick to pay for security
Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU wine and champagne
US president says levy on alcohol imports would be retaliation for ‘nasty’ 50% tariff imposed on bourbon whiskey
Ireland could lose pharma tax to US after Trump accusations, experts warn
Predictions that US firms could retain manufacturing plants in Ireland but move profits back to America
‘It’s a massive frustration’: UK steelmakers squeezed by Trump tariff turbulence
Britain in middle as some of US’s trading partners retaliate while others want ‘pragmatic’ route in hope levies are eased
UK drops down list of affluent nations after decade of stagnation, NIESR finds
Districts in Birmingham now ranked below poorest areas of France, Malta and Slovenia as institute urges rethink on planned welfare cuts
EU retaliates against Trump tariffs with €26bn ‘countermeasures’
US goods due to be affected from 1 April include bourbon whiskey, jeans and Harley-Davidson motorbikes
EV battery startup Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden
Swedish firm unable to ‘secure the necessary financial conditions to continue in its current form’
Toyota plans to build battery vehicles in UK and keep European plants
Japanese company announces two new EVs and promises another three by 2026, as well as new Lexus models
Volkswagen enjoys surprise bestseller amid financial woes: the VW currywurst
Sausage-based snack and ‘power bar of the skilled factory worker’ is being bought in record numbers in Lower Saxony
Euro and pound rise against dollar amid ‘Trumpcession’ fears
US currency has lost all the gains it enjoyed since Trump won election and hits lowest level since mid-October
‘If you fall into the dialogue of the far right, the far right wins’: Spain’s deputy PM on the need for workers’ rights
Yolanda Díaz Pérez’s leftwing government has championed employment reform similar to Labour’s proposals – and she tells British business there is nothing to fear
Virgin aims to raise £700m to rival Eurostar on cross-Channel trains
Richard Branson’s group plans rail routes linking London to Paris and Brussels, and maybe Amsterdam