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Merz Warns of Endless War Against Iran As Germany Aligns with US and Israel
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) publicly addressed the Middle‑East crisis.He stated that Germany aligns with the United States and…
Germany’s New Chancellor Merz Calls Japan’s PM Takaichi To Discuss Bilateral Ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke on Thursday with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. According to the German government’s spokesman Stefan Kornelius,…
Bundestag Approves Germany UK Friendship Pact Signed By Merz Starmer
The German Bundestag has approved the “Friendship Treaty” between Germany and the United Kingdom, which was already signed…
Trump Receives Copy of Historic Prussian Trade Deal From Chancellor Merz During White House Visit
During his visit to the White House, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) presented U.S. President Donald Trump with another gift. Merz…
Merz Meets Trump Over Megatrade Deal Talks
According to U.S. President Donald Trump, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) had spoken with him about a number of “very…
Merz Calls Selensky Ahead of US Trip Aligns Stances Before Trump Meeting
Before heading to the United States, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) spoke on the phone with Ukrainian President…
Middle East War Powers German Chancellor Merz US Trip
The war that erupted over the weekend in the Middle East will take a central place on Chancellor…
Beyer Warns Merz Washington Visit Will Shift Focus After Iran Attack
Peter Beyer, a CDU foreign‑policy spokesperson, says the recent Iranian attack will change the agenda of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit…
Merz Confirms Germany’s Unwavering Support for U.S. and Israel in Iran Situation
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) firmly backed the United States and Israel after their strike on Iran. “The German…
Economist Hüther Blasts Merz Over Slashing CO2 Pricing, Calls Carbon Market Essential
Economist Michael Hüther sharply criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) for questioning CO₂ pricing.Hüther told the “Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung” (Monday…
Merz Calls Allies Over Iran Airstrike Escalation
After the recent escalation in the Middle East, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) coordinated with allies and partners. On…
Bundeskanzler Merz to Discuss ‘Einiges’ with Trump in Washington
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington next week to meet U.S. President Donald Trump and discuss…
Merz Sees Good Cooperation With China After Successful Visit
Chief Minister Friedrich Merz (CDU) concluded his visit to China on a positive note.“With deep impressions of this…
German Chancellor Merz Urges Stronger Trade Balance With China During Beijing Visit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a member of the CDU, urged a reduction of Germany’s widening trade deficit with China.…
Schweitzer Warns Germany Against Overly Aggressive Trade Policy Toward China Ahead of Merz Trip
Shortly before Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) was set to travel to China, Rhineland‑Palatinate premier Alexander Schweitzer (SPD) warned against too…
German Minister Demands End Of China Investment Bans Ahead Of Merz Visit
Gitta Connemann, chair of the German Economy and Climate Ministry’s parliamentary committee (MIT) and parliamentary secretary to the minister,…
Economist Urges Merz to Call Out China’s Unfair Trade Practices in Talks With Xi
Economist Michael Hüther has urged German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to make clear statements during his talks with…
Merz to Offer Balanced China Partnership Says German Chancellor
Before leaving for China, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) announced that he wants to offer the country a balanced…
Brantner Urges Merz to Speak Straight in Beijing
Franziska Brantner, chair of Germany’s Green Party, says she expects Chancellor Friedrich Merz to confront disagreements head‑on during his upcoming trip…
Nouripour Blasts China Over Ukraine War Involvement And Rare Earth Supply Cuts Urges Merz To Confront Beijing During Visit
The deputy speaker of the German Bundestag and Green Party foreign‑policy spokesperson Omid Nouripour has accused China of actively…
Merz Honors Suessmuth as Exceptional Politician at State Funeral
At the state ceremony for the late former President of the German Bundestag, Rita Süssmuth, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) delivered…
Linken Leader Urges Merz to Rally China for Ukraine Peace Talks
Linken leader Jan van Aken has urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to persuade China to join peace talks between Ukraine…
Merz Defends Rigid Stance on Debt Brake While Pledges to Honor Coalition Deal
After the CDU party conference concluded, party leader and Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended a hard stance on the debt‑break…
Merz Cheers Merkel Appearance at CDU Party Conference in Stuttgart
Friedrich Merz, the CDU’s party chief and former chancellor, welcomed Angela Merkel’s visit to the party congress in Stuttgart, calling…
Söder Praises Merz As Germany’s Trump Card Against Trump
Markus Söder, the head of the CSU, praised Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) for his approach to foreign policy. Speaking at…
CDU Continues Party Congress in Stuttgart as Friedrich Merz Reconfirmed as Leader
The CDU is continuing its federal convention in Stuttgart on Saturday, following a day in which party leader…
German Auto Industry Hopes Merz Initiative Will Open Chinese Market
German automakers expect Chancellor Friedrich Merz to push for market liberalisation in his upcoming trip to China. “The German…
Friedrich Merz Re‑Elected CDU Leader With 91.2 Percent at Stuttgart Party Conference
Friedrich Merz was re‑elected as the chairman of the CDU at the federal party conference in Stuttgart. According to…
Merz Admits Overpromising in CDU Speech
Chancellor and CDU leader Friedrich Merz admitted during his opening address at the national party meeting that he had…
Merz Calls for Stronger US Ties Yet Pushes for Greater Independence at CDU Party Conference
At the opening of the federal party conference in Stuttgart, Chancellor and CDU leader Friedrich Merz invoked the transatlantic…
Merz Heads to China Next Week to Focus on Competition Policy
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) is scheduled to travel to China next week. The visit will take place from 24 to…
Merz Hopes Breakthrough Decisions at CDU Party Congress in Stuttgart
The CDU began its two‑day federal party congress in Stuttgart on Friday morning. Chief of the party and…
Greens Pitch Broad Social-State Reform Partnership to Merz
The chairpersons of the Greens’ parliamentary group, Katharina Dröge and Britta Haßelmann, are offering the federal government a…
Koch and Linnemann Urge Friedrich Merz for More Reforms Ahead of CDU Congress in Stuttgart
Before the CDU’s federal party conference, scheduled to begin this Friday in Stuttgart, several party members backed Chairman…
Hofreiter Warns Merz Against Speculating on a Third Term
Green Party politician Anton Hofreiter cautioned Chancellor Friedrich Merz not to speculate about a second term. “Merz would do well…
CDU Urges Discipline Ahead of Merz Re‑Election as Party Leader
Dennis Radtke, the head of the CDU’s workers wing, cautioned the party delegates at the Christian Democratic congress…
CDU Workers’ Wing Urges Social Debate Shift Ahead of Merz Re‑Election
Dennis Radtke, chairman of the CDU’s employee wing, told a German media outlet that CDU leader and federal…
Merz Aims to Crack Down on Political Nepotism with Tightened Laws
Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said he does not rule out tougher laws that would curb the excessive benefits politicians…
Merz says Ukraine war unlikely to end until one side exhausted militarily or economically
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said he sees little chance that the war in Ukraine will end quickly through…
German Chancellor Merz Calls Nigeria’s President Tinubu Wednesday
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) talked on Wednesday with President Bola Tinubu of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, spokesperson Stefan Kornelius…
Merz Pushes Social Media Ban for Minors Ahead Of Elections
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has voiced support for a social‑media ban for minors. “If 14‑year‑olds already spend five…
Germany SPD Rejects Chancellor Merz Criticism of New Tax Plans
The SPD has rejected criticism from Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) regarding its tax plans. Parliamentary manager Dirk Wiese told the…
Employers Demand Merz Rapidly Deliver Reform Package with Tax Cuts, Lower Social Spending and Bureaucracy Reduction
Employers are losing patience with the black‑red government and are urging Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to promptly deliver a…
Bremen Leader Winter Projects 90% Vote for Merz Ahead of CDU Party Convention
Wiebke Winter, the chairwoman of the CDU parliamentary group in the Bremen state parliament, foresees a decisive victory…
CDU Party at Stuttgart Shuts Down Alcohol as Merz Orders Ban to Keep Sessions Focused
The CDU is limiting alcohol consumption at its federal party congress, scheduled for next weekend in Stuttgart, following…
German Chancellor Merz Meets US Secretary of State Rubio at Munich Security Conference
On Friday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Munich Security…
Chancellor Merz Understands Olympic Champion Max Langenhan Blocking His Call
After double Olympic champion Max Langenhan reportedly turned away a phone call from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), the chancellery…
KAS Chair Kramp‑Karrenbauer Claims Merz Campaign Left No Trace as Stipulated Relationship Remains Good
The chairwoman of the Konrad‑Adenauer‑Stiftung (KAS), Annegret Kramp‑Karrenbauer, denies that her successful campaign against Chancellor‑candidate Friedrich Merz has left…
Merz Prepares for Future Clash with Trump
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is reportedly preparing for future confrontations with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, Merz…
Merz Calls for Rapid EU Reforms After Summit Urges Decisive Action
Bundesminister Friedrich Merz (CDU) is pressing for substantial decisions on European Union reforms to be made this year. After…
Merz and Macron Display Unity at EU Summit in Belgium
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and French President Emmanuel Macron displayed a united front at an informal EU…
EU Summit Grimm Backs Merz in Clash with Macron over Trade Policy
Veronika Grimm, Germany’s economic spokesperson, strongly endorsed Chancellor Friedrich Merk ( CDU)’s economic strategy amid the dispute with France over…
Merz Announces New Era of Great Power Politics
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) says the world has entered a new era of great‑power politics. Speaking at…
Merz Plans Munich Security Summit Talks With Zelenskyy Rubio and Newsom
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has arranged a series of bilateral talks for the upcoming Munich Security Conference (MSC).…
Merz Set to Set the Tone at Munich Security Conference Ischinger Reports
According to Wolfgang Ischinger, the long‑time head of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU is…
HDE Urges Chancellor Merz to Ban Import of Temu and Shein Chinese Goods
The German Retail Federation (HDE) has introduced a request for an import ban on goods from Chinese online…
Merz Heads to Washington Again to Meet Trump on March 3 in the White House
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) is scheduled to visit U.S. President Donald Trump again in Washington in early March. According…
Amnesty Urges Merz to Demand Universal Rights During His Middle East Golf Tour
Amnesty International has urged German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to insist that the Gulf states respect universal law as he prepares…
Merz departs for Saudi Arabia as German Chancellor heads to Gulf
On Wednesday afternoon, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) set off for a trip to the Gulf region to…
Merz Skips Ukraine Russia Talks in Abu Dhabi Amid Gulf Trip
Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Chancellor, will not make a personal stop at the Ukraine‑Russia peace talks that will take…
Merz Sets Germany on a Path to Boost Arms Supplies to Gulf States
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said before his Gulf‑region trip that Germany plans to deepen its partnership with…
SPD Welcomes Merz Gulf Trip Calls for Strategic Resilience
Ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s (CDU) departure for the Gulf region, the SPD-a coalition partner-welcomed his visit to Saudi Arabia,…
Merz Welcomes 140 Carnivalists at the Chancellery Encourages Joyful Spirit
On Tuesday, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) welcomed around 140 carnival revelers from all German states in the Chancellery. “Man,…
Green Party Accuses Merz of Weakening Pension And Endangering Women
Andreas Audretsch, the deputy chair of the Green parliamentary group, accused Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) of wanting to weaken Germany’s…
Green Party Urges Chancellor Merz to Fly to Kyiv to Reaffirm German Support for Ukraine
The Green Party chairwoman Franziska Brantner has urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to travel to Kyiv to reaffirm Germany’s support…
Merz Visits German Handball Locker Room to Congratulate Players After Euro Final Loss
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) personally congratulated the German handball team after their loss in the European Championship final. The…
Merz Hails Late Süssmuth as Great Politician and Beacon of Democracy
On Sunday, Chancellor Friedrich Merz honored the late former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth, describing her as a “great politician” and…
Selenskyy Thanks Merz for Winter Aid Deal
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Thursday evening, spokesperson Stefan Kornelius reported. Zelenskyy thanked the German government for the…
Merz Highlights German‑Lithuanian Military Ties, Calls Both Unwavering Allies
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a member of the CDU, underscored the close cooperation between Germany and Lithuania, especially in…
Merz Urges European Unity as Global Power Play Ahead of New World Order
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the CDU leader, said that the global order is currently reshaping itself and that this…
Merz Reappoints Members of Sustainable Development Council
The German chancellor, Friedrich Merz of the CDU, announced that the cabinet will re‑appoint the members of the Sustainability…
Merz promises steadfast German solidarity to Denmark and Greenland
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) reaffirmed Germany’s support for Denmark and Greenland. On Tuesday, during a media briefing…
Merz Backs Social State Reform, Shifts Duties to Two Central Actors
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) welcomed the commission’s proposals for reforming the social state.“I heard about them only in broad…
Merz Thanks Trump for Withdrawing Greenland Annexation Plans
At the informal European Council meeting on Thursday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for abandoning…
Merz Urges Transatlantic Unity Over Greenland Rift, Points to Russian‑Chinese Threats Ahead of US Push
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos about the ongoing Greenland dispute and stressed…
Merz Skips Trump’s Peace Council Launch at Davos World Economic Forum
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) will not attend the founding ceremony of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Peace Council”…
Merz Honors Loved Ones of Soldiers and Police Serving Abroad at the Chancellor’s Office
The event highlighted both the human dimension of duty and the procedural safeguards guiding Germany’s overseas engagements.
Merz Guarantees Solidarity to Greenland and Denmark Aims for Trump Meeting
Merz dismissed the view that this mission represented a confrontation with the United States. He said the engagement…
Doctors Back Merz on Sick Leave Debate
The debate surrounding rising sick leave rates in Germany has intensified, with the country’s association of statutory health…
Lauterbach Blasts Merz on Sick Leave Remarks
The debate surrounding Germany’s high rates of sick leave has escalated into a political fracas, with former Health…
Merz Signals Cabinet Shakeup
A significant reshuffle within German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s cabinet and parliamentary group is under consideration, according to reports…
Merz Urges More Work Less Balance
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) ignited a fresh debate on Germany’s economic future this…
Merz Hails India as Ideal Partner
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signaled a significant strategic reorientation, prioritizing deepened bilateral relations with India over traditional…
Merz Remarks Threaten International Law
The international legal order is facing a systemic crisis, according to leading expert Andreas Zimmermann of Potsdam University.…
Merz Hails Mercosur Deal as Landmark
The European Union’s recent agreement with Mercosur nations – Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay – has been hailed…
Merz Faces Pressure to Boost German Economy
Pressure is mounting within the conservative CDU/CSU parliamentary group for leader Friedrich Merz to accelerate concrete measures aimed…
Merz Promises Deep Dive into Berlin Power Outage
The disruption of Berlin’s power supply last week has triggered a defensive posture from the German government, with…
CDU Social Wing Calls for Merz Shift
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is facing internal pressure to recalibrate its political course, with a prominent voice…
Merz Backed on Venezuela Stance
The German Christian Social Union (CSU) parliamentary group leader, Alexander Hoffmann, has voiced strong support for Chancellor Friedrich…
Merz Appoints Birkenmaier as New Chancellery Chief
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has appointed Philipp Birkenmaier, previously the CDU’s Federal Managing Director, as his new Head of…
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…