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Friedrich Merz

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Merz Presents Trump With Germany Jersey That Prompts Questions Over Authenticity

Berlin called the shirt an "original fan jersey," leaving Adidas silent and the gift focused on provenance rather than the diplomatic intent.

Merz Presents Trump With '47' Germany Jersey at G7

Merz Presents President Trump With Germany Jersey Bearing Non‑Standard Markings

Merz Talks With Trump, Pledges Continued Coordination on Iran, Israel and Ukraine

Germany Rules Out Military Role in Iran Conflict, Sees No Need for Naval Escorts

Merz Seeks 'Just' Cooperation in China as He Reports Potential Airbus Order

Merz to Visit China Next Week for Talks With Xi as Berlin Seeks Balance in Ties

Germany Confirms Merz China Visit for Feb. 24–26 With Xi and Li Meetings

Merz’s India Visit Seals 19 Pacts, From Defence Roadmap to Visa-Free Transit

Merz to Visit India Jan. 12–13, With Modi to Receive Him in Ahmedabad

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

Merz Says Trump Indicates He Will Visit Germany in 2026

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

Crown Princess Victoria Leads Sweden’s Security Push in Berlin After Honors at German Chancellery

Berlin Stands By Merz Over Belém Remark as Brazil Backlash Intensifies

Vilnius to Install Merz Quote on City Hall

In Berlin Speech, Merz Warns U.S. Democratic Norms Are Under Sustained Pressure

Merz Meets Sánchez in Madrid as He Presses EU Coalition and Recalls Childhood in Cullera

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

Merz Endorses 5% GDP Defense Budget, Signals Break From U.S. Security Reliance