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Merz Faces Criticism Over Venezuela Remarks
The German Chancellor’s muted response to the United States’ recent actions concerning Venezuela has ignited a firestorm of…
Merz Soft on US Venezuela Action
German Chancellor Merz Navigates US Intervention in Venezuela In a carefully worded statement released late Saturday, German Chancellor…
Lindner Slams Merz
The former FDP leader and ex-Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner has launched a scathing critique of Chancellor Friedrich…
Merz Sees 2026 as Germany’s Renewal
In his inaugural New Year’s address, Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has urged the…
Wulff Slams Merz Government
The former German Federal President, Christian Wulff, has launched a scathing critique of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s current government,…
Selenskyj Updates Merz on Trump Meeting
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged in a telephone conversation with German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, detailing the outcomes of…
Merz to Attend Presidents New Year Reception
The unexpected reversal of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s attendance at the Federal President’s New Year’s Reception has ignited a…
Merz Cools on Fireworks Ban
Berlin – Uncertainty shrouds Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stance on a potential nationwide firework ban, despite subtle cues from…
Merz Sees Hope in Ukraine Talks
The German government has adopted a notably cautious stance following recent Ukraine negotiations held in Florida, tempering the…
Merz Presses Zelensky On Trump Talks
Berlin’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reportedly demanded clarification from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding the planned meeting with…
Merz Earns Praise for Polished Manners
A recent endorsement of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s demeanor by the head of the German Knigge Society, Clemens Graf…
Merz Urges Government to Reset Expectations
The CDU’s leading candidate for the upcoming state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Sven Schulze, has pointed to a mismanaged…
Merz Delivers Surprise Christmas Message
The unprecedented move by CDU leader and Chancellor Friedrich Merz to deliver a Christmas address has ignited political…
Merz Cuts Christmas Gift List Seeks Calm
Sources within Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s office reveal a shift in personal practice coinciding with a deliberate effort to…
Giffey Slams Merz and Reiche’s Tone
A growing rift is emerging within Germany’s governing coalition over the nation’s climate policy and energy transition, with…
Merz Defends EU Ukraine Deal
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), staunchly defended the agreement reached at the…
Merz Sees Deal on Russian Assets Possible
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) signaled cautious optimism Thursday regarding a potential agreement among…
Merz Highlights New Ukraine Diplomacy
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has signaled a shift in emphasis within German policy…
Merz Cheers EU Shift on Gas Car Ban
The German government, under Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has welcomed the European Commission’s…
Merz Leads Ukraine Talks A Key Signal
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) faction leader, Matthias Miersch, has lauded Chancellor Scholz’s recent efforts to initiate…
SPD Presses Merz for Social Reform Leadership
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is signaling a renewed push for comprehensive social reforms, urging the conservative CDU/CSU…
Merz Faces Ukraine Talks Test
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU faces a significant political challenge in upcoming Ukraine negotiations centered on a…
Merz Champions Coalition at CSU Summit
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) delivered a nuanced defense of the current governing coalition…
Brantner Calls US Strategy Challenge to Merz
A prominent figure within Germany’s Green party has launched a scathing critique of the government’s foreign policy direction,…
Merz Sparks Controversy With Trump Offer
The suggestion by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to offer Germany as a partner to the United States should…
Merz Urges EU Role in Ukraine Peace Talks
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is intensifying calls for European involvement in the ongoing…
Croatia Key to EU Expansion Merz Says
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has underscored Croatia’s crucial role in the ongoing negotiations…
Merz Hints at Border Controls Easing
The recent EU agreements on asylum policy are being heralded by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz as a potential…
Merz Revisits AfD Pledge Amid Policy Shift
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has significantly backtracked on a previous pledge to “halve”…
Merz Avoids Defamation Charges
The shift in legal strategy of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is drawing…
Merz Filed Defamation Charges as Opposition Leader
Reports have surfaced alleging that Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and former leader…
Merz Praises Jordan’s King Abdullah
During a brief stopover in Jordan en route to Israel, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered a highly complimentary…
Merz Speaks with Palestinian President
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recent telephone conversation with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has drawn attention for its unusually…
Merz Swaps Oslo Trip for Belgian Dinner
A scheduled visit by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Oslo has been abruptly cancelled, replaced by a late-night…
Merz Immigration Strategy Backfired
A recent study commissioned by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, a think tank closely aligned with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU),…
Merz Backs Using Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
The call for utilizing frozen Russian Central Bank assets to support Ukraine has intensified, spearheaded by CDU leader…
Merz and Zelenskyj Talk Again
Following a series of high-level diplomatic engagements, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz engaged in a second telephone conversation with…
Merz and Zelenskyy Talk Again
The German government confirmed a telephone conversation between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took place…
AfD Signals No Support for Merz
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has signaled a firm refusal to offer support to Chancellor Friedrich Merz in…
Merz Remarks Face No Charges
The Berlin public prosecutor’s office has dropped proceedings against CDU leader Friedrich Merz following widespread accusations of incitement…
Merz to Visit Israel Soon
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is reportedly planning a visit to Israel in December,…
Jusos Blast Merz Over Division
The leadership of Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing escalating criticism, with the federal chairman of the Jusos, Philipp…
Merz Confident Pension Deal Imminent
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has signaled a confident stance regarding the ongoing dispute…
Merz Hails Africas Potential After G20
Following the conclusion of the first G20 summit held on African soil, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signaled…
Wulff Slams Merz Cityscape Remarks
Former German President Christian Wulff has publicly rebuked Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s controversial remarks regarding urban landscapes, escalating a…
Kramp-Karrenbauer Defies Merz in Foundation Race
A developing power struggle within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is threatening to destabilize the traditionally consensus-driven Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung…
Merz Cancels School Visit Amid Ukraine Focus
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s scheduled appearance at a Berlin primary school was abruptly cancelled Friday, prompting a…
Merz Remarks Spark Student Protest Fury
The public walkout during a Deutschlandstiftung Integration award ceremony has drawn sharp condemnation from Serap Güler, State Secretary…
Merz Gains Union Support in Pension Dispute
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s staunch defense of the coalition’s pension package is encountering unexpected backing from within the social…
Merz Accused of Colonial Thinking
The opposition Left party is demanding a swift apology from CDU leader Friedrich Merz following a deeply insensitive…
Merz Brasil Remarks Spark SPD Outrage
The remarks of CDU leader Friedrich Merz regarding Brazil have triggered a significant diplomatic backlash, with fellow politicians…
Merz Signals Pension Overhaul
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) staunchly defended the government’s draft legislation capping pension contributions…
Söder Backs Merz in Pension Row
The simmering tensions surrounding Germany’s pension reform debate have resurfaced, with Bavarian CSU leader Markus Söder publicly backing…
Orbán Accuses Merz of Prolonging Ukraine War
The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has levied a stinging critique of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), accusing…
Merz Urges Youth Wing to Shape Pension Reform
The internal dynamics of Germany’s ruling coalition are facing renewed strain as Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the youth…
Merz and Mauritanian President Discuss Economy Energy
Berlin and Nouakchott have engaged in a high-level dialogue, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Mauritanian President Mohamed…
Merz and Zelenskyj Discuss Ukraine Aid
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU engaged in discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday,…
Merz Intervention Urged in EU Debate
A tense standoff within the European Parliament is threatening to undermine efforts to strengthen EU supply chain due…
Scholz Backs Merz for CDU Leadership
The outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged his support for his successor, Friedrich Merz, signaling a concerted effort…
Economists Hand Report to Merz
The German Council of Economic Experts (Sachverständigenrat) delivered its annual assessment to Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) this Wednesday,…
Merz Turns 70 Celebrations Underway
Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced a degree of unavoidable public fanfare this week as he marked his 70th birthday,…
Merz Urged to Act on 70th Birthday
The call for CDU leader Friedrich Merz to formally join the party’s senior citizens’ association has ignited a…
Merz Defended Amid Cityscape Controversy
The recent controversy surrounding CDU leader Friedrich Merz’s remarks on urban spaces has ignited a fierce debate within…
Merz Faces Low Support For Chancellor Bid
A mere six months into his tenure, Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faces a…
Merz Turns 70 Seniors Union Wants Him In
The call for Chancellor Friedrich Merz to join the CDU’s Seniors’ Union has ignited a minor, yet revealing,…
Merz Champions German Climate Approach in Brazil
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, representing the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), aggressively championed Germany’s approach to climate crisis mitigation…
Businesses Urge Merz on EU Supply Chains
Leading European businesses are pressing Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU and Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil of the SPD…
Merz Backs German Steel Sector
The German steel industry faces an existential crisis, Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged at a “Steel Summit” held at…
Schwesig Urges Merz Energy Policy Focus
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s Minister President Manuela Schwesig has publicly challenged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to re-evaluate the federal government’s energy policy…
Merz and Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Situation
Berlin – In a phone call on Sunday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
Merz Finds Ally As Migration Debate Heats Up
The controversy surrounding Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recent remarks on the impact of migration on urban landscapes has ignited…
Merz Remarks Spark Debate Not Outrage
A recent survey commissioned by “Welt am Sonntag” reveals a complex and potentially divisive public response to remarks…
Merz Visit Sparks German Political Fallout
German politicians from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Green Party have sharply criticized the recent visit…
Merz Urged to Address Turkey’s Rights Record
Ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s upcoming visit to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, concerns are mounting regarding the…
Merz Backs Sachsen Rail Upgrade
The German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, pledged federal support for Saxony’s transportation infrastructure during a visit to Dresden on…
AfD Holds Lead Merz Plummets
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) continues to dominate the German political landscape, holding its position as the leading…
Female Leaders Urge Merz Action
A coalition of fifty prominent figures from the arts, sciences, politics and civil society have launched a scathing…
Merz Faces Pressure Over Inflammatory Remarks
A significant majority of Germans are urging Chancellor Friedrich Merz to exercise greater caution in his public pronouncements,…
Merz Milei Remarks Draw Government Silence
Berlin – The German government is pointedly declining to comment on remarks made by CDU leader Friedrich Merz…
Spahn Defends Merz Amid Cityscape Controversy
The Chancellor’s recent comments on urban landscapes have ignited a fierce debate within Germany and now a key…
AfD Accuses Merz of Double Standards
The leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), Tino Chrupalla, has launched a stinging critique of Chancellor and…
SPD Challenges Merz Demands Future City Summit
A significant rift is emerging within Germany’s ruling coalition, with ten SPD parliamentarians distancing themselves from Chancellor Scholz…
Merz Urges EU Action Boost Competitiveness
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has signaled a forceful push for enhanced European…
Merz Sparks Cityscape Controversy
The recent discourse surrounding urban aesthetics, ignited by CDU leader Friedrich Merz, has drawn sharp criticism from Eva…
DIW Chief Slams Merz Migration Remarks
Leading economists are raising stark warnings about the damaging economic repercussions of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s increasingly vocal and…
Merz Sparks Outrage With City Remarks
The recent comments by CDU leader Friedrich Merz regarding the changing character of German cities have drawn sharp…
Merz Sparks Coalition Tensions
The political discourse surrounding migration in Germany has sharply escalated, with prominent figures from the Social Democratic Party…
Merz Defends Remarks Sparks Controversy
The leader of the Green Party’s parliamentary group, Katharina Dröge, has launched a scathing critique of Chancellor Friedrich…
Merz Faces Cityscapes Backing
Germany’s political landscape is witnessing a renewed intensity in the debate surrounding urban transformation, with Interior Minister Alexander…
Merz Urged to Moderate Tone
The leader of the CDU’s social wing, Dennis Radtke, is publicly urging a shift in tone and approach…
Merz Eyes Shift in German Social Partnership
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) delivered a staunch defense of Germany’s traditional ‘social partnership’…
Merz Turns 70 Party Planned
Amidst ongoing political debates surrounding economic policy and social reforms, reports are surfacing of a planned birthday celebration…
Merz Declares AfD Primary CDU Foe
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has issued a stark warning against any potential collaboration with the Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
Merz Defends Remarks Sparks Debate
Government Defends Merz’s Remarks and Addresses Military Service Law Concerns The German government is facing scrutiny over Chancellor…
Merz Remarks Spark Integration Debate
The discourse surrounding urban spaces has ignited a contentious debate within Germany, with accusations of exploiting societal anxieties…
Merz Sparks Outcry Over Cityscape Remark
The remarks of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, describing individuals with migrant backgrounds as a “problem in the cityscape” and…
Merz Sparks Outcry Over Cityscape Remarks
The rhetoric employed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding migration and urban landscapes has drawn fierce criticism from Philipp…
Berlin Defies Merz on Cityscape Concerns
Berlin’s governing mayor, Kai Wegner, has publicly distanced himself from remarks made by federal CDU leader Friedrich Merz…
Merz Pushes for EU-Only Trade Deals
The German government, under Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is intensifying its push for…
Merz Confirms Strong Ties With Defense Minister
The relationship between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Defence Minister Boris Pistorius remains ostensibly stable despite a recent and…