Friedrich Merz

AfD remains Germany’s leading political force amid coalition’s record decline

The far-right, pro-Russian Alternative for Germany (AfD) continues to lead the political landscape, maintaining 26% public support, according to a poll published by Bild on October 4, 2025. The survey shows the party retaining its status…

6 days ago

Germany Commits Record €5 Billion Aid to Ukraine in First Meeting Between Zelensky and Chancellor Merz

A powerful diplomatic handshake in Berlin On May 28, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, in Berlin — and the outcome was nothing short of historic. In a strong show…

5 months ago

Ukraine·World

France and Germany set up joint defence and security council

France and Germany have agreed to set up a joint defence and security council that will meet regularly to discuss common strategic challenges, French president Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday. The initiative…

5 months ago

Politics·World

Friedrich Merz elected German Chancellor in second round of voting

On Tuesday afternoon, Friedrich Merz managed to secure a majority to become Germany’s new chancellor. He had failed to do so in a vote earlier in the day. In the second round…

5 months ago

Politics·World

Friedrich Merz fails to secure majority in first vote for German chancellor

CDU leader Friedrich Merz failed to secure the required majority in the Bundestag on Tuesday to become Germany’s next chancellor. He fell six votes short with 310 out of 621 cast. Despite…

5 months ago

World

Russia’s Medvedev compares Germany’s Merz to Nazi Goebbels

Former Russian President Medvedev compared Friedrich Merz, Germany’s likely next chancellor, to Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels. Meanwhile, Moscow has declared another German political organization “undesirable.” “You’re not in power yet but…

7 months ago

Politics

Germany faces cuts along with financial package, Merz says

Germany’s likely next conservative CDU chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said cost-cutting must be discussed during coalition talks with the center-left Social Democrats. That comes after he backed a historic spending package. Conservative leader Friedrich…

7 months ago

Politics

What would it cost Europe to defend itself without the US?

Donald Trump’s controversial initiative to end the war in Ukraine has reignited the longstanding issue of how Europe can fend for itself. And what would that mean for the continent economically and…

7 months ago

World

Friedrich Merz

AfD remains Germany’s leading political force amid coalition’s record decline

Germany Commits Record €5 Billion Aid to Ukraine in First Meeting Between Zelensky and Chancellor Merz

France and Germany set up joint defence and security council

Friedrich Merz elected German Chancellor in second round of voting

Friedrich Merz fails to secure majority in first vote for German chancellor

Russia’s Medvedev compares Germany’s Merz to Nazi Goebbels

Germany faces cuts along with financial package, Merz says

What would it cost Europe to defend itself without the US?

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