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Friedrich Merz

Trade Dispute, Ukraine Support and Defence Spending Define Merz’s First Meeting with Trump

Merz travels to Washington to meld Ukraine backing with Germany’s NATO defence-spending pledge despite heightened US tariffs

SPD Finalizes Cabinet Lineup for Incoming Merz Government

Trump Confident in EU Tariff Deal as Trade Tensions Persist

SPD Membership Vote and AfD Committee Rights Divide German Coalition Talks

Union and SPD Begin Coalition Talks Following German Election