News

Merz Upbeat on State Backing for €46 Billion Tax-Break Package
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he’s confident Germany’s regional governments will back his €46 billion ($53 billion) package ...
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has commended the 'dirty work Israel is doing for all of us' in Iran. DW has the latest
The German chancellor's support comes amid fresh strikes launched by both Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, in Gaza, dozens were ...
Putin cautions Germany over any Taurus missile supplies to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday cautioned Germany that Moscow would consider it to be directly involved in the war in Ukraine if Berlin supplied Kyiv with Taurus cruise missiles, but said ...
Friedrich Merz Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life Friedrich Merz, chancellor of Germany. Education: Studied law at the University of Bonn and the ...
Friedrich Merz’s plan won’t fix Germany’s pensions crunch, warns Bundesbank
Government reforms fail to address long-standing incentives that encourage shorter working lives, says central bank ...
Germany's Merz to 'adapt' to Trump during high-stakes meeting on tariffs, defense
German Chancellor Merz's meeting with President Trump is expected to cover trade disputes and defense concerns, with Merz ...
Germany’s Merz says he found Trump open to dialogue and committed to NATO
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he found President Donald Trump open to discussion and is convinced that Washington ...
Germany's Friedrich Merz to meet with Donald Trump in Oval Office
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be in Washington D.C. Thursday to meet with President Donald Trump in person for the ...
Anadolu Agency1d
Germany: Iran's return to negotiations could head off further military action
Chancellor Merz warns Tehran that refusing diplomatic talks could lead to 'complete destruction' of its nuclear program, ...