Friedrich Merz
Merz warns that Germany faces pressure from extremist parties, 'massive threat' from Russia
Speaking at a party conference of the Christian Social Union (CSU), Merz said the parties had the responsibility to push through economic reforms to reinforce Germany's social stability.
Germany stands 'firmly' on Israel's side, Oct. 7 must never be repeated, says Chancellor Merz
Trump speaks with Netanyahu in solidarity of October 7, as world leaders share condolences
'Unrestrained antisemitism': German politicians, Jewish leaders warn over Left Party’s rise
US reviewing potential reduction of troops in Germany, says Trump
Trump's post came hours after Germany's top general met with US defense officials to discuss the country's first military strategy outside of NATO since World War II.
Iran's leadership is humiliating the United States, Germany's Merz says
Merz also said he did not see what exit strategy the US was pursuing in the Iran war - comments that underlined deep divisions between Washington and its European NATO allies.
Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership
Kyiv's EU accession progress had been blocked by Hungary's nationalist premier Viktor Orban, but his defeat in elections earlier this month raised hopes it can move to the next step.
German lawyers file complaint against Merz, officials for 'aiding and abetting Gaza genocide'
In the over 100-page-long criminal complaint, the lawyers provide what they say is extensive evidence for the crime of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes committed by Israel.
World leaders and Israeli officials mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with calls to fight antisemitism
Some Israeli public figures did not make standalone Holocaust Remembrance Day statements, choosing instead to respond to current events in light of the solemn day.
Trump's war in Iran has many explanations, but few answers - opinion
From nuclear threats to regime change, Trump’s reasons for war keep shifting, leaving allies and voters confused.
Germany's Merz declares commitment to Israel after pro-Palestinian heckles him at political rally
"The federal government I lead will never leave any doubt about where we stand," Merz announced to the crowd. "We stand with Israel."
Roaring Lion: From Berlin to London, Europe stands by Israel in war with Iran - opinion
Europe pressures Israel on peace, yet consistently defends its security when existential threats emerge, showing solidarity across decades.
Hezbollah tensions rise, Trump meets with Merz
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Donald Trump, Germany's Merz to meet in Washington as Iran war ramps up
Merz will be the first European leader to meet Trump since the start of the operation, which has blocked one of the world's key oil shipping lanes and thrown global air transport into chaos.