Europe

Merz urges Europe to step up and learn “language of power politics”

January 30, 2026

By dpa correspondents. Berlin (dpa) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday called on fellow European leaders to unite and assert themselves as an independent force in a new world [..]

World

Germany’s Merz rejects Trump’s Board of Peace – in its current form

January 24, 2026

Rome (dpa) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has rejected the idea of joining US President Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace in its current form but has shown himself generally [..]

Europe

Merz postpones Norway trip for Belgium talks on frozen Russian assets

December 5, 2025

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has postponed an upcoming trip to Norway to be able to travel to Belgium for a meeting with Prime Minister Bart de Wever and European Commission [..]

Europe

Strength preserves peace: Merz outlines vision for Europe

October 17, 2025

By dpa correspondents. Berlin (dpa) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday pressed for a stronger Europe in a major speech on foreign policy that covered proposals for reform in [..]

Europe

Merz stresses unity in Nawrocki meeting overshadowed by WWII claims

September 17, 2025

By Michael Fischer, Ulrich Steinkohl and Carla Benkö, dpa. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz assured Poland’s newly-minted President Karol Nawrocki of his country’s full solidarity in light of the threat emanating [..]

Europe

Germany’s economy at risk, expert warns, as Merz nears 100 days

August 10, 2025

Just under 100 days after taking office, Germany’s new conservative-led coalition government faces a sobering assessment from leading economic expert Veronika Grimm. While the economy shows some signs of hope [..]