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Failed joint jet project highlights Europe's defense dilemma The collapse of a Franco-German fighter jet project and a faltering joint battle tank program show how national industrial interests can outweigh common defense objectives. How Germany and Poland rebooted relations 35 years ago When Germany and Poland signed the Treaty on Good Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation in June 1991, they chose partnership over enmity and became close NATO and EU allies. But it hasn't all been plain sailing. European Parliament approves US trade deal to lower tariffs The European Parliament has approved cutting tariffs on many US imports to comply with a deal signed last year. US President Trump had given the bloc a July 4 deadline to meet its side of the deal. Musk to sue German broadcaster ZDF over 'hunt for migrants' Elon Musk said he was taking legal action against one of Germany's public broadcasters after it reported that he had called for "a hunt for migrants" in Belfast. EU, Ukraine start formal accession talks after Orban delay The EU has formally opened the first stage of accession negotiations with Ukraine. This comes two years later than planned, as former Hungarian PM Viktor Orban was blocking the process prior to his election defeat. Russia strikes leave historic Kyiv cathedral in flames The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was set on fire as Russia struck multiple cities in Ukraine overnight. Meanwhile, Moscow reported three deaths from a Ukrainian drone attack. Swiss voters reject population cap proposal A proposal to introduce a population cap of 10 million in the country has failed. It was put forward by a hard-right party. Germany faces EU penalty over gender pay gap directive Germany was required to incorporate the EU Pay Transparency Directive into its national law, but it has missed the deadline. Swiss to vote on whether to cap population at 10 million On June 14, Swiss voters will be able to decide on a far-right initiative to curb future immigration. What will it mean for the economy — and the country's European neighbors — if they approve the proposal? Fast-track border checks, return centers, 'mandatory solidarity': What the EU’s new asylum rules could change — and what they may not. Germany aims to further reduce the number of new asylum seekers. The reformed EU asylum law (CEAS) came into effect on Friday, but experts say it is unlikely to achieve all it sets out to do.