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Merz Rates Government 'Satisfactory' One Year After Election

He declined to grade his own performance, casting the first year as steady work with room to improve.

Russia Mocks Macron’s Overture to Putin, Urges Direct ‘Serious’ Call

Chancellor Merz Uses Dortmund Award Speech to Warn of 'Deep Upheaval'

German Government Denies Report of Merz Planning Shake-Up Focused on Jens Spahn

Merz Admits Communication Failures, Vows Clearer Messaging at Business New Year Event

Merz’s First New Year’s Address Casts 2026 as a Decisive Year for Germany and Europe

Merz Plans Traditional Family Christmas in Sauerland, With Secret Santa

Merz Ends State Tour with Cabinet Meeting in Frankfurt Airport’s Unopened Terminal 3

INSA Poll Finds Record Dissatisfaction With Merz and Coalition

Sauerland Nordmann Fir Handed Over to Chancellery for Holiday Display

Merz Confirms First Israel Visit Before Year-End After Lifting Arms Export Curbs

Merz’s ‘Cityscape’ Remark Triggers Statehouse Showdowns as AfD Calls It ‘Pure Racism’

Gutmann, Zajfman Receive Berlin Jewish Museum’s 2025 Prize as Merz Vows Fight Against Antisemitism

Merz Hits Record Low in New INSA/Bild Poll as Coalition Support Slumps

AfD Edges Ahead of Union in New Forsa Poll as Discontent with Merz Deepens

Chancellor Merz Criticizes Israel and Calls for European Unity at re:publica

Germany Faces Projected Labor Shortage as Working Hours Lag Behind OECD Peers

SPD Members Approve Coalition Deal, Securing Path for Friedrich Merz as German Chancellor

Germany’s Coalition Talks Accelerate as Economic Turmoil Tests Merz’s Leadership

Robert Habeck Labels Climate Policy a Decisive Issue in German Election