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Donald Trump began his second term as US president one year ago today. The Republican had promised his voters that he would "make America great again" and settle conflicts around the world. The 47th US president has disregarded conventions and dominated the headlines to an unprecedented degree. Where do Trump - and the world - stand one year on?

After the resignation of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's government in December, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev announced on Monday that he is also stepping down, but hinted that he plans to stay in politics and launch his own political party. There is now speculation that Radev, a known Eurosceptic, will run for the post of prime minister. The Bulgarian press takes stock.

Germany achieved just 0.2% GDP growth in 2025 after two years of recession

Castillo’s defection would reduce the French delegation within the EPP to just five MEPs

The US sent an unusually large delegation to Davos, in a sign that it wants to make its presence felt at the gathering for global economic and political leaders

The invitation would be Russia’s first G7-format appearance since its 2014 expulsion over Crimea

In today's edition: EU-US, budgets, Greece abortion debate

Danish Economy Minister Stephanie Lose does not rule out firing the EU’s ‘trade bazooka’ at Washington if talks fail

In today's edition: LIFE Programme, energy security, Trans-European Transport Network

EU rallies behind Breton as US sanctions test transatlantic ties

In today's edition: Mercosur, budget, pesticides

Greater EU-Mercosur market access will disadvantage US trade with both Europe and Mercosur nations. So we can expect the Trump administration to use diplomatic and other tools to try to stop the agreement