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Merz calls for a more independent Europe amid global challenges

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Europe to strengthen its independence in the face of global instability and shifting power dynamics. Speaking at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange's New Year reception in Eschborn, Merz highlighted the rise of major powers that prioritize influence over rules. He......

German chancellor Merz dismisses Ukraine's 2027 EU membership goal

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz firmly rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's push for EU membership by 2027 on Wednesday, deeming the timeline "out of the question" and "impossible." This staunch opposition from Europe's most powerful member highlights deepening......

German chancellor Merz says weak dollar burdens exports

Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed concern Wednesday over the weakening US dollar, calling it a "considerable additional burden for German exporting industry." He urged Washington to honor its trade commitments with the European Union. "We will have to assert ourselves globally against......

German chancellor condemns Iran crackdown as regime weakness

Friedrich Merz, Germany's chancellor, labeled the Iranian regime's crackdown on protesters as disproportionate and brutal, a clear indicator of the rulers' frailty. Speaking on January 12 during a visit to India, Merz highlighted how daily protests draw growing numbers from all walks of life,......

German Chancellor says Iran’s ruling power is in its final days

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday that Iran’s ruling authorities appear to be living through their final days and weeks, as the country faces widespread protests and accusations of violent repression. Speaking during an official visit to India, Merz argued that a political system......

European unity frays as Paris and Berlin clash over Russia and Ukraine strategy

A growing rift between France and Germany is deepening as diverging strategies on Russia and Ukraine expose cracks in the European Union’s core alliance. French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent call for renewed dialogue with Moscow has unsettled German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other......

Europe divided as French resistance sinks €210 billion plan to use Russian assets for Ukraine

At the recent summit in Brussels, France and its allies blocked a bold European Union proposal to use hundreds of billions in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s future reconstruction, triggering sharp political tensions and accusations of betrayal from Germany. The collapse of the plan has......

Germany launches historic plan to integrate Ukraine’s defense industry

Germany has announced a landmark defense plan to integrate Ukraine’s arms industry into its broader European security framework, signaling a shift from financial aid to strategic partnership. The new 10-point cooperation program, introduced by Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government during......

European leaders bolster backing for Zelensky amid US pressure for peace deal

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky secured renewed commitments of support from European leaders during a high-level diplomatic tour of London and Brussels, as Washington pushes Kyiv to consider a controversial peace proposal criticized for favoring Moscow.   European unity behind......