Can Merz have an effective foreign policy? – POLITICO
Merz already met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in person three times since taking office — in Kyiv,…
Merz to meet Trump in Washington next week – politico.eu
Merz to meet Trump in Washington next week politico.eu Friedrich Merz’s big Oval Office test Financial Times Germany’s Merz Secures…
Germany’s army needs up to 260,000 troops, says top military unionist – POLITICO
“I assume that, depending on what is decided at the NATO summit, we will need an additional 40,000…
Merkel criticizes Merz on migration (again) – POLITICO
In the run-up to Germany’s Feb. 23 snap election, Merz promised to crack down on migration on his…
Merz says Ukraine ceasefire talks could drag on for months – POLITICO
While confirming Germany’s continued military support for Ukraine, Merz said his government was actively pushing for a diplomatic…
Is Germany’s powerful finance minister in over his head? – POLITICO
“When somebody concentrates all power into their hands, then of course that person will be held responsible for…
Germany’s Social Democrats to tap Labor Minister Bärbel Bas to help lead party – POLITICO
BERLIN — Germany’s Labor and Social Affairs Minister Bärbel Bas is expected to take over as co-leader of…
German ex-finance minister kills film producer’s dog with car – POLITICO
Reached for comment by Bild, Lindner confirmed the accident and said he did not know “the dog had…
Germany’s Merz softens skepticism of US role in NATO after meeting Rutte – POLITICO
The tone was a sharp departure from February, when Merz — then the German opposition leader and a…
German government denies reports of plan to declare state of emergency to tackle migration
ADVERTISEMENT The German government has denied a media report claiming that the newly elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz had…