Austrian political parties have reached an agreement to form a new government excluding the far-right Freedom Party, marking the end of lengthy negotiations post-election.

The Alternative for Germany party won second place in the federal elections, marking a significant increase in support for far-right politics in Germany, driven by immigration issues.

In Germany's recent federal elections, the CDU led by Friedrich Merz gained significant support, while the far-right AfD made historic gains. Merz has expressed intentions to achieve independence from the U.S. amid concerns over Trump's administration's indifference towards Europe.