The death of Pope Francis on Monday has set in motion a series of ancient rituals that will include his funeral on Saturday and will culminate with the election of a new pope in the weeks ahead.
European leaders have scrambled to broker an agreement that could appease Ukraine and the US as the countries look to end the war with Russia.
Germany’s new leader did not even wait for the final election results before delivering his verdict on the US President - and charting the path forward.
Opposition Leader Friedrich Merz is on track to be chancellor after claiming victory,while exit polls suggest the far-right AfD came in second.
Terrorist attacks and job cuts have left Germans feeling bitter,and Alice Weidel is set to benefit in an election some say could seal the fate of Europe.
The Ukrainian president’s comments came as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hit back at Americans for meddling in his country’s election.
Germans are headed for a rare snap election,after the chancellor was accused of living “on another planet”.
The world is made of herbivores and carnivores,Emmanuel Macron told European leaders:“If we decide to remain herbivores,the carnivores will win.”
The turmoil comes after the re-election of Donald Trump,which could trigger a new transatlantic trade war and a rethink of Europe’s defence relationship with Washington.
With a year to go until Germany’s national election,the results look punishing for Social Democrat Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition.