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Merz says disaster narrowly averted in Russia-prepared drone attack at airport
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport had been prepared in Russia over an extended period and that a disaster was only…
Merz plays down US military withdrawal plans
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has insisted he will maintain close ties with Washington despite plans by Donald Trump to withdraw thousands of…
Friedrich Merz: Most Syrians to Leave Germany Within Three Years
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that he and the Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa hope that 80% of the Syrians in Germany will…
Germany’s Merz: Europe must not rush to write off transatlantic ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed on Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump's shift in rhetoric on Greenland and urged Europeans not to be…
Germany’s Merz says Iranian regime ‘effectively finished’
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday he assumes Iran's leadership is in its "final days and weeks" as it faces widespread…
Germany’s Merz tells Europe to assert itself to safeguard peace, prosperity
Europe must assert its interests more strongly to ensure peace and prosperity in 2026 amid challenges from Russian aggression, global protectionism and…
Chancellor Merz Says Syrians No Longer Qualify for Asylum
Syrians no longer have grounds for asylum in Germany now the civil war in their country is over, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
In riposte to Vance, Germany’s Merz says Europe stands for freedom
Chancellor Merz emphasized Europe's commitment to freedom and democracy, responding firmly to U.S. criticisms.
German Chancellor Merz sees no sign war in Ukraine will end soon
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed doubts about a quick end to the Ukraine war, emphasizing the need for supportive diplomatic efforts.
UPDATED: Germany’s Merz wins vote for chancellor after surviving historic defeat
Friedrich Merz failed to achieve a parliamentary majority for chancellor in initial voting.