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Friedrich Merz Olaf Scholz Angela Merkel Merz Christian Stocker Karl Nehammer Alexander Schallenberg German Chancellor Austria Merz's Government Statement

Kremlin Dismisses Merz’s Role in Ukraine Talks After He Calls Putin a War Criminal

Merz is pressing for economic pressure, including tariffs on Russia-linked trade, to drive Moscow toward negotiations.

Merz Prepares for Long War in Ukraine, Rules Out Talk of Western Ground Troops

Germany's Wadephul Warns China Is Threatening Asian Security on Jakarta Visit

Merz Faces Coalition Rift as Far Right AfD Tops National Poll

Approval for Merz Coalition Falls to Record Low After 100 Days

Merz Plans September 1 Inaugural Visit to North Rhine-Westphalia Ahead of Gaza Decision

Christian Sewing Takes Center Stage in Relaunched Deutschland AG Summit

Trump Open to New Russia Sanctions, Weighs Patriot Missile Aid for Ukraine

Merz Warns Against Complacency at Bundeswehr’s Operational Command, Pledges Major Budget Increase

Merkel Awarded Gold Prize for Freiheit and Reveals Post-Office Reflections

Germany Plans 208 New Government Positions, 150 for Digital Ministry

Union Widens Lead as Merz Approval Hits 43% in Latest Poll

Merz’s White House Visit Yields Gift Misstep and Media Spotlight

Merz Leaves White House With US Pledge on NATO

Merz Highlights Shared History with Birth Certificate and Golf Club Gifts to Trump

Merz Meets Trump at White House in Cordial Talks Over Trade and Ukraine

Merz to Meet Trump at White House on Thursday to Tackle Ukraine, NATO and Trade

Merz to Meet Trump at White House June 5 for Talks on Ukraine and Trade

India and Germany Bolster Strategic Partnership Under New German Chancellor

Germany Commits to Building Europe’s Strongest Army and Economic Revival