German parliament approves pension package after a rebellion in Merz's party

Germany’s parliament has approved a pension reform package that had prompted a rebellion in the ranks of Chancellor Friedrich ...

Germany’s Merz walks diplomatic tightrope with Netanyahu on first visit to Israel

When chancellor Friedrich Merz made his inaugural visit to Israel on Sunday, he had no invitation in his pocket for its prime ...
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Poll shows German Chancellor Merz's coalition government losing voter confidence

Trust in conservative leader Merz fell to 32% in December—down 6 percentage points from 38% when the government formed in May ...
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Merz says his government faces historic, era-defining challenges

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that history will judge how his government deals with the major challenges facing Germany ...
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Merz Advocates for European Independence Amid U.S. Policy Tensions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stresses the need for European independence in security policy following the Trump ...
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Germany's Merz announces new Ukraine peace plan addressing territorial issues

Chancellor Merz says Kyiv and European allies have prepared a new Ukraine peace proposal and discussed it with US President ...
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Germany’s Merz makes first visit to Israel as chancellor amid strained ties

The two countries' traditionally strong ties have been tested amid Israel's genocidal war on the people of Gaza.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledges friendship and cooperation on first visit to Israel

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his office in Jerusalem on Sunday ...

German parliament approves pension bill as Friedrich Merz quashes rebellion

Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz secured an absolute majority for a flagship pension bill, defusing a parliamentary rebellion that had cast doubt over the viability of his coalition.

Merz Says Parts of US Security Strategy Unacceptable for Europe

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said elements of a new US national security strategy unveiled last week are unacceptable to Europe and advised President Donald Trump to avoid going it alone.

Merz and Macron to discuss fate of FCAS fighter jet, industry source says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron are planning to discuss the fate of the troubled Franco ...
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German growth forecasts slashed, Merz under pressure

Leading German institutes on Thursday downgraded their 2026 growth forecasts, in another bad sign for Chancellor Friedrich ...