July 11, 2025: France avoids censure, debates budget & defense; UK-France migration deal, EU braces for Trump tariffs; German court crisis & Brussels fund probe
Today, July 11th, 2025, we dive into the day's critical European developments. France's government avoids a censure vote as it tackles the 2026 budget and prepares major defense announcements in response to escalating threats. Across the Channel, the UK and France finalize a new "One in one out" migration deal, while the EU braces for potential new US tariffs from Donald Trump. We also explore Ursula von der Leyen's challenging second term beginning, the ongoing German coalition crisis over Constitutional Court appointments, and a probe into alleged misuse of EU funds in Brussels. Tune in for a concise briefing on these key political, security, and economic challenges across Europe.