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Greens Alert Merz Climate Law Risks
A leading figure within the German Green Party has issued a stark warning to Chancellor Friedrich Merz and…
Merz Retreat Shifts to Berlin Airport
The German government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), is planning a cabinet retreat at the end of…
Merz Questions Climate Goals Sparks Debate
Germany’s commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2045 remains firmly in place, according to Environment Minister Carsten Schneider.…
Merz Eyes Women’s Euro Final
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU is considering attending the Women’s European Championship final in Basel on…
Merz Hails Improved Investment Climate
The German government is hosting a significant investment summit at the Chancellery on Monday afternoon, signaling what officials…
Merz Urges Netanyahu West Bank Caution
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) spoke by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Merkel Era Shadows Merz Coalition Concerns
The leader of the Green Party’s parliamentary group, Katharina Dröge, delivered a sharp critique of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s…
Merz Defends Holiday Traditions
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has firmly rejected proposals to abolish public holidays, stating…
Merz Confident in US-Germany Trade Dispute
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has expressed continued optimism regarding the ongoing trade…
Trump Ukraine Arms Deal Boosted by Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU has welcomed the announced arms deal between the United States and…
Merz Plan Sparks Outcry Over Welfare Rent Caps
A proposal by Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz to cap rental costs for individuals receiving citizen’s…
Merz Housing Remarks Spark Green Party Outrage
A debate has ignited within Germany concerning the affordability of housing and its impact on individuals receiving social…
Schmidt Accuses Merz CDU of Exploitation
Former SPD Minister of Health, Ulla Schmidt, has publicly accused the CDU/CSU and their leader, Friedrich Merz, of…
Merz Backs Spahn Amid Leadership Questions
Following a failed election for a judge on the German Federal Constitutional Court, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has…
Greens Accuse Merz Fossil Nostalgia
Seventy days into the tenure of Friedrich Merz, leading figures within the Green Party are delivering a critical…
Activist Accuses Merz of Broken Promise
Prominent climate activist Luisa Neubauer has accused Chancellor Friedrich Merz of breaking a promise made during the recent…
Merz Warned Against Public Demands
Government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius has indirectly confirmed that Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has issued an internal warning against…
Merz Defends Foreign Policy Focus
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has defended his administration’s initial focus on foreign policy…
Weidel Accuses Merz of Election Fraud
During a general debate in the Bundestag on Wednesday, Alice Weidel, leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD),…
Merz Meets with Chinese Foreign Minister
The German government has confirmed that Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi last Friday.…
Greens Urge Merz To Boost Ukraine Aid
A group of Green Party members of the German Bundestag have formally urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to increase…
Merz Discusses Middle East With Saudi Arabia Qatar
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) engaged in telephone conversations with Crown Prince and Prime…
SPD Criticizes Merz on Border Control Approach
German political figures are criticizing Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) for a perceived lack of coordination with European partners…
Merz Snubs Pride Sparking LGBTQ Outrage
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) will not be attending this year’s Christopher Street Day…
Merz Warns of Economic Crisis in Brussels
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Highlights Economic Competitiveness at European Council Meeting In his first appearance at the European…
BUDGET BETRAYAL: Merz and Klingbeil’s Dirty Tricks to Plunder the Future
In a scathing rebuke, the Greens have accused the black-red coalition of setting the wrong course in the…
Erdogan and Merz in a Last-Ditch Effort to Stop the Middle East from Going Up in Flames
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation on Friday to discuss…
BOMBSHELL: Germany’s Merz Warns of ‘Regional Catastrophe’ as Iran Tensions Boil Over
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, of the Christian Democratic Union, held a telephone conversation with the Emir of Qatar,…
Did Merz Just Give Away the Game?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has declined to comment on the criticism he faced for his statement that Israel’s…
Germany’s Merz Expects US to Impose Russia Sanctions, Consensus on Iran and Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed a positive assessment of the G7 summit in Canada, citing a consensus among…
Most Germans Want Merz to Call Putin, Survey Finds
German public opinion on Vladimir Putin’s stance in the Ukraine war has not changed since Russia’s invasion in…
G7 Summit: Merz Aims to Stop Iran’s ‘Atomic Bomb’ and Protect Israel’s Existence
Canadian Summit a Platform for German Chancellor to Discuss Middle East Tensions German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set…
MERZ 2023: The Chancellor’s Re-Election Bid is a Done Deal?
Berlin, Germany – The leader of the Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) parliamentary group, Jens Spahn, expressed confidence that…
Can Merz Deliver?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Hopes for German Missile Deliveries In an interview with the German media outlet Axel…
Can Merz Save the Day?
Thyssenkrupp’s Plight Sparks Concerns of a Catastrophic Consequences for the Steel Industry The German steel conglomerate Thyssenkrupp is…
BREAKTHROUGH IN UKRAINE WAR NOT IMMINENT, MERZ WARNS
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Expects No Quick Breakthrough in Ukraine Peace Talks Despite intensified efforts towards a ceasefire…
ECONOMIC APOCALYPSE: Merz Government’s First Move: Chaos and Stagnation, Not Growth!
Economic Uncertainty Plagues New German Government, Greens Claim The German government has missed the opportunity to set the…
Merz Optimistic After Phone Call with Trump on Ukraine Talks
Following the recent phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appears to be optimistic…
Applebaum Hails Merz for Potential European Defense Leadership
Anne Applebaum, a renowned American historian, Pulitzer Prize winner of 2004 and the German Book Trade Peace Prize…
Merz, European Leaders Discuss Ukraine with Trump Again
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) had another phone conversation with US President Donald Trump and the heads of state…
Merz Praises Potential Progress in Trump-Putin Talks on Ukraine
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) expressed hope on Sunday that the planned phone call between US President Donald Trump…
German Chancellor Merz Invites Canadian PM Carney for Strategic Talks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Germany. During a meeting in Rome…
Merz: Peace Efforts with Russia Have Failed
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz expresses disappointment over the outcome of the Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul. Merz, in a meeting…
Merz Announces Possibility of Confiscating Russian Assets
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced stricter sanctions against Russia. “We are in agreement among the heads of…
Merz Doubts AfD Ban, Sees ‘Political Competitor Elimination’
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz expresses skepticism towards an AfD-Verbotsverfahren. He believes that it smells “too much of political competitor…
Merz Pledges Germany’s UN Contributions Amid Guterres Visit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged continued support for the United Nations during a visit to UN Secretary-General…
Merz Calls for Stronger German Role in Revitalizing European Idea
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) aims to strengthen Germany’s presence in Europe during his tenure. In his first government…
Merz Calls for Ceasefire Before Ukraine Talks with Kremlin
Friedrich Merz, a prominent member of the CDU political party, has called on the Kremlin to declare a…
Merz ends public debate on weapon deliveries to Ukraine
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz, representing the CDU, has pledged continued military support for Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv.…
Merz Warns of Intensified Sanctions if Russia Rejects 30-Day Ceasefire
According to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States are…
Merz Faces Pressure to Send Ukraine Taurus Missile System
There is growing demand for the new government led by Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to provide Ukraine…
Merz and Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Crisis Amid Rising Antisemitism
On Thursday, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) spoke with the Minister-President of Israel, Benjamin Netanjahu. According to the…
Merz Pushes for Stronger Capital Market Integration in Brussels on European Day.
On Friday, during the start of his official visit to Brussels, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) met with…
Merz and Trump discuss Ukraine war, call for ceasefire and closer cooperation
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) and US President Donald Trump had a phone conversation on Thursday evening. According to…
Merz Praises Ukraine and Trump’s Mediation Efforts in Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday. According to a statement by government…
Merz and Macron aim for closer German-French ties to tackle Europe’s challenges
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) has visited French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris at the beginning of his term…
Green Politician Speaks Out on Frustration Over Merz and Calls for Unity in New Government
Green Party politician Timon Dzienus expressed understanding for frustration over the newly elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) among…
Merz: No Euphoria, Just Sober Cooperation in Black-Red Coalition.
Friedrich Merz, the new Federal Chancellor of Germany, believes that the difficult start of the current black-red coalition…
NRW’s Wüst Praises Merz as Second Chancellor from State After Adenauer
Nordrhein-Westfalen’s Ministerpräsident Hendrik Wüst (CDU) has congratulated the newly elected federal chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU). Wüst told the…
Friedrich Merz Officially Becomes Germany’s Tenth Chancellor After Close Vote
Friedrich Merz is officially the tenth Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. On Tuesday afternoon, Federal President…
Friedrich Merz Surprises Everyone By Winning Second Round of Voting to Become Chancellor
Friedrich Merz, the leader of the CDU, has been elected as the Federal Chancellor after his historic failure…
Chancellor Election: Second Round for Friedrich Merz Announced
SPD and Union Parties Announce Second Round for Chancellor Election SPD-Fraktionschef Lars Klingbeil and Unionsfraktionschef Jens Spahn have…
Parties Mull Second Round After Merz Flop
After CDU leader Friedrich Merz failed in the first round of the Chancellor election, factions are discussing a…
CDU Leader Merz Fails in First Round, Calls for New Elections
CDU leader Friedrich Merz fails in first round of election for German Chancellor, coalition parties search for majority…
Spahn Calls for Merz to Remain Union’s Chancellor Candidate Despite First-Round Loss
Union’s Spahn Announces Second Round for Merz as Chancellor Candidate Jens Spahn, the chair of the Union parliamentary…
Dürr Rejects Merz as Chancellor, Criticizes New Government’s Focus on Foreign Policy
Christian Dürr, the likely next chairman of the FDP, has expressed his disagreement with Friedrich Merz, the CDU…
AfD and The Left Reject Merz as Chancellor, Blackrock King Fails to Gain Support.
AfD and Linke refuse to elect CDU leader Friedrich Merz as Chancellor on Tuesday. AfD’s Second Parliamentary Spokesman,…
CDU’s Friedrich Merz aims for new Chancellor role
The leaders of the coalition parties CDU, SPD and CSU have signed the coalition agreement for their future…
Help Merz Win Over AfD in East Germany
SPD Ministerpräsidentin Manuela Schwesig calls for political responsibility in East Germany Manuela Schwesig, the Social Democratic Party (SPD)…
Holocaust Survivor Slams Merz for Ignorance Amid Rising AfD Support
Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Holocaust survivor Eva Umlauf criticized Germany’s…
Poland Warns of Conflict Over Tightened Borders and Migrant Refusals with Incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz
CDU leader Friedrich Merz faces potential tensions with Poland over planned intensified border controls and returns. According to…
CDU Lower Saxony Urges Merz to Boost Ties with Federal States
Niedersachsens CDU-Landesvorsitzender Sebastian Lechner has recommended that the newly designated Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) intensively engage with…
Ramelow Slams Merz Cabinet for Lack of East German Representation
Bodo Ramelow, a former Minister President of Thuringia and politician of the Left Party, criticizes the Merz cabinet…
Merz Targets Black-Red Coalition
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) will participate in the election of the new Chancellor in the Bundestag on…
Melnyk: Expecting Merz to Approve Taurus Missiles Delivery Soon
Former Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Andrij Melnyk expects the next German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to quickly deliver the…
Merz: No Euphoria Before Starting Government Coalition with SPD.
Friedrich Merz, the head of the CDU, has been advocating for approval of the coalition agreement with the…
Laschet Calls for Unity and Competence in Upcoming Merz Government
Former NRW Minister President Armin Laschet (CDU) has urged a consensual and decisive approach for the incoming government…
Merz to Lead CDU in Ukraine Summit with Zelenskyy
Designated German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to visit Ukraine immediately after his timely election, where the Ukrainian President…
Merz Confirms: SPD’s Agenda Sneaks into Coalition Deal
such as a higher minimum wage and lower taxes for ordinary workers. Bullshit with sauce, it sounds from…
Merz Vows Taurus Missiles to Destroy Kertsch Bridge, Intensifies Russia Confrontation
Friedrich Merz, the CDU leader, reiterates his willingness to deliver Taurus missiles to Ukraine in an ARD interview.…
Man Fined for Nazi Insult Tweet Against Friedrich Merz
A Swiss man has been fined for insulting the head of the German CDU, Friedrich Merz, on the…
BOMBSHELL: Merz Unleashes Austerity Tsunami on Germany!
In the past week, Friedrich Merz, the chairman of the Union’s parliamentary group, successfully pushed through a constitutional…
BREAKING: Merz’ Coalition on the Brink of Collapse: Can He Salvage the Deal on Immigration?
In the context of the recent federal election, intense negotiations are underway between the CDU and SPD, as…
CDU’s East German Heartland Abandons Merz
In eastern Germany, the CDU’s election results have been met with disappointment, particularly in Saxony. The AfD won…
Green Fury: Shocking Attack on CDU Leader Merz!
A leading figure in the Green Youth, Jette Nietzard, has sharply criticized the CDU’s chairman, Friedrich Merz, in…
Union Leader Merz Threatens to Hold Up Government Formation
German CDU leader Friedrich Merz has questioned the previous timeline for coalition talks with the SPD. According to…
GREEN FURY: Brantner’s Scathing Attack on Merz and Söder Exposes the Truth!
German Greens Leader Criticizes Rivals Ahead of Parliamentary Vote German Greens leader Franziska Brantner criticized her rivals, CDU…
Greens: Merz Must Concede, or Germany’s in Jeopardy
Berlin – The Greens have demanded talks with CDU leader Friedrich Merz on new financial leeway for the…
Majority of Germans Reject Merz for Chancellor
A majority of Germans doubt the suitability of CDU leader Friedrich Merz for the Chancellor’s office. According to…
Green’s Ultimatum to Merz: Talk to the States or Face Bundesrat Blockade
A senior official from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Mona Neubaur of the Green party, has called on…
Merz’ Debt Brake Cancellation Sparks EU Crisis?
German Greens Criticize CDU Leader’s Proposal for Bundeswehr Funding The German Greens have strongly criticized CDU leader Friedrich…
Bring Merz to the Ukraine Talks or Face Consequences?
European Parliament’s Defense Committee Chair, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, criticizes German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for not including Friedrich Merz in…
SPD’s Schulz: Merz Can Still Save the German-French Relationship
A former SPD chair and chancellor candidate, Martin Schulz, is supporting Lars Klingbeil as the new leader of…
Merz and Macron’s Secret Deal Revealed!
Friedrich Merz Arrives in Paris for First Overseas Trip as Chancellor-Elect Friedrich Merz, the soon-to-be Chancellor of Germany,…
Merz: The German Trump, a Threat to Democracy?
German politician Ines Schwerdtner, from the Left party, has described CDU leader Friedrich Merz as “Trump of the…
Strack-Zimmermann’s Shock Ultimatum to Merz: ‘Deliver Taurus Now or Face the Consequences!’
German Politician Calls for Immediate Delivery of Taurus Missiles Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, the chair of the European Parliament’s Defense…
Can Merz Lead Germany?
A German politician, Ralf Stegner, has questioned the ability of the CDU’s leader, Friedrich Merz, to lead Germany,…
Green Party’s Habeck Blames CDU’s Merz for Election Woes, Sees Fringes Strengthened
A German Green Party candidate, Robert Habeck, has criticized the CDU’s leader, Friedrich Merz, for the party’s poor…
Scholz and Merz Have Voted, But Who Will Win the Day?
Berlin, Germany – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) cast his ballot, accompanied by his wife Britta Ernst, in…
SPD’s Doomsday: Union’s Mandate for Government Secured, Merz on the Brink of Chancellorship
Berlin, Germany – The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has already acknowledged its defeat after the release of the…