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Merz arrives in China seeking deeper economic, diplomatic ties

February 24, 2026February 25, 2026 · World News

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday he aims to expand economic and diplomatic ties with China, stressing the need for closer cooperation as global tensions remain elevated.…

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‘Harmonious’ meeting between Merz, Lula despite Belém controversy

November 22, 2025November 22, 2025 · World News

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met on the sidelines of G20 talks in South Africa on Saturday, after the German leader…

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Merz hosts big meeting in bid to boost flagging German car sector

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 · World News

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during the German Cabinet meeting at the German Chancellery in Berlin. Michael Kappeler/dpa German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will hold talks on Thursday in…

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Merz: Germany should boycott Eurovision if Israel is excluded

October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 · World News

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday that Germany should pull out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna if Israel were to be excluded. Asked in…

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Chancellor focuses on future as Germany marks reunification

October 3, 2025October 3, 2025 · World News

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to give an address on Friday as the nation celebrates reunification, 35 years after the event. On October 3, 1990, the states…

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Merz to travel to Madrid amid major differences in stance on Israel

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025 · World News

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is due to travel to Madrid on Thursday for his inaugural visit to discuss cooperation between the two countries, European political issues and security…

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German opposition slams government’s budget plans

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 · World News

Members of Germany’s opposition on Tuesday ripped into the government’s plans for the 2025 budget, which are set to be at the heart of parliamentary debate this week.…

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Merz tries to boost industry’s confidence in German government

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 · World News

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is appealing for Germany’s manufacturing community to have confidence in his government. “We know that we have to solve problems from the political centre of…

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Merz: Putin is ‘perhaps the most serious war criminal of our time’

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 · World News

Russian President Vladimir Putin is “perhaps the most serious war criminal of our time,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in an interview set to air on Tuesday evening.…

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Macron, Merz tout renewal of close ties between Paris and Berlin

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 · World News

French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the restoration of close ties between Paris and Berlin as he hosted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at his summer residence on Thursday before…

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