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Friedrich Merz
Chancellor of Germany
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9 Nov 2026 · 5 outlets
Merz says Germany faces historic test over rise in antisemitism -
9 Nov 2026 · 34 outlets
Russia and Ukraine agree prisoner swap at US-brokered Abu Dhabi talks; no breakthrough on peace -
13 Nov 2026 · 1 outlet
Germany to host Ukraine allies' summit in Berlin next week -
13 Nov 2026 · 3 outlets
Merz asks Trump for 'no surprises' in Putin talks; says Europe will join Ukraine peace talks -
6 Nov 2026 · 7 outlets
Merz and CDU formally nominate CSU's Ilse Aigner for German president -
12 Nov 2026 · 1 outlet
German chemical industry criticises Merz's backing of expanded EU carbon pricing -
11 Nov 2026 · 1 outlet
Merz pledges to keep Germany's AAA rating, citing 1.3% growth outlook and reforms -
9 Nov 2026 · 3 outlets
Merz threatens to block next EU budget unless all members commit to Ukraine funding -
10 Nov 2026 · 1 outlet
Commentary: Europe needs a united approach to China -
25 Oct 2026 · 33 outlets
US to mediate Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi on 10–11 November; Kyiv disputes Musk on Starlink -
25 Oct 2026 · 33 outlets
Vučić concedes defeat in Serbian snap election to student-led list -
2 Nov 2026 · 16 outlets
Russian guided bombs hit aid school and shelter in Komyshuvakha; Ukraine's toll reaches 40 -
28 Oct 2026 · 21 outlets
US reportedly warns Gulf allies of Iran strikes after midterms; limited Qeshm strikes reported -
6 Nov 2026 · 1 outlet
Germany says US midterms give new urgency to Ukraine talks after Trump-Merz call -
27 Oct 2026 · 21 outlets
German 'Gen Z regelt' youth protests draw tens of thousands; evening riots and looting in Frankfurt -
1 Nov 2026 · 3 outlets
German lawmakers and officials get Apple spyware warnings for iPhones -
4 Nov 2026 · 2 outlets
Merz expects no fundamental shift in Trump's policies after Republican midterm defeat -
3 Nov 2026 · 4 outlets
Russia strikes Ukrainian power grid in massive overnight attack, cutting power and water -
25 Oct 2026 · 11 outlets
Canada-EU summit in Montreal: Carney seeks deeper ties, 'associate member' idea sidelined -
27 Oct 2026 · 22 outlets
EU split over 'associate membership' for Canada; term dropped from Montreal summit declaration -
3 Nov 2026 · 4 outlets
Zelensky to visit Berlin on Tuesday, Merz says -
29 Oct 2026 · 3 outlets
Volkswagen reports €5.8bn third-quarter net loss after one-off charges -
2 Nov 2026 · 1 outlet
Merz renews call to end online anonymity -
28 Oct 2026 · 1 outlet
German parties weigh successors to President Steinmeier -
30 Oct 2026 · 1 outlet
Merz calls for global free trade alliance at end of Asia tour -
28 Oct 2026 · 1 outlet
Merz says Germany will explore joint next-generation fighter jet with Japan -
25 Oct 2026 · 10 outlets
Audi CEO defends planned $4bn Georgia plant as German union criticises Trump link -
27 Oct 2026 · 1 outlet
Merz says decoupling from China would be a mistake, seeks balanced ties -
26 Oct 2026 · 3 outlets
Merz to make first official visit to Singapore, then Japan and South Korea -
9 Oct 2026 · 43 outlets
Trump says Putin agreed to release Russian diesel; US Treasury eases sanctions until April 2027 -
17 Oct 2026 · 1 outlet
Merz says Germany will not abandon Ukraine -
4 Oct 2026 · 25 outlets
Yemen's Al-Alimi announces military operations to retake Houthi-held territory -
17 Oct 2026 · 1 outlet
Merz meets CDU/CSU Young Union in Bonn as AfD youth holds rally -
6 Oct 2026 · 35 outlets
Israel marks third anniversary of 7 October 2023 attack -
15 Oct 2026 · 24 outlets
Zelensky says Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries -
15 Oct 2026 · 8 outlets
EU leaders meet in Brussels amid deep divisions over 2028-2034 budget -
15 Oct 2026 · 5 outlets
France and Germany reportedly agree to ease EU 2035 car emissions rules -
15 Oct 2026 · 1 outlet
AfD leader threatens to cut German funding for Ukraine in interview -
12 Oct 2026 · 3 outlets
Bärbel Bas resigns as German labour minister and SPD co-chair -
15 Oct 2026 · 3 outlets
US reportedly proposed unfreezing some Russian assets under US-run vehicle; Europeans refused