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Germany must pull itself together, Merz tells unions amid growing political tension

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the country to “pull itself together” during a tense address to trade union representatives in Berlin, warning that Germany risks falling behind in an increasingly competitive global economy. The speech, delivered at a national union congress, was met......

Turkish Business Group calls on Europe to revive Türkiye’s EU membership process

Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) has launched a new public diplomacy campaign urging European leaders to revive Türkiye’s long-stalled bid to join the European Union, describing the move as strategically important for Europe’s future. As part of the initiative, the organization......

Merz falls to last place in German political popularity rankings

The popularity of Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz has fallen to its lowest level among the country’s leading political figures, according to a recent survey published in German media. The results place him at the bottom of a ranking of the 20 most prominent politicians in Germany. The......

Germany and Brazil call for stronger European-Brazilian cooperation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between Europe and Brazil during a high-level meeting held at a major international industrial fair in Hanover. The two leaders highlighted the growing strategic......

Merz hosts Zelenskiy in Berlin for key talks on Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Berlin for high-level discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing ongoing security challenges. The meeting forms part of broader intergovernmental consultations between Germany and Ukraine,......

German coalition announces fuel price relief worth $1.9 billion

Germany’s governing coalition has announced a major fuel price relief package worth around €1.6 billion ($1.9 billion), aiming to ease pressure on households and businesses affected by rising energy costs. The decision comes after a sharp increase in global oil prices, which has been linked......

Germany and Syria discuss plans for refugee return

Germany and Syria have begun discussions aimed at facilitating the return of Syrian refugees currently living in Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on Monday during a meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Chareh. Speaking at a joint press conference in Berlin, Merz said both governments are......

German Chancellor Merz to meet Syrian President Chareh in Berlin

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is scheduled to meet Syrian President Ahmad el-Chareh in Berlin on Monday to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a spokesperson for the German government announced on Friday. “The Chancellor will welcome President Ahmad el-Chareh at the Chancellery......

Germany’s Merz urges diplomatic solution to end Iran conflict

Germany is intensifying diplomatic efforts to help end the ongoing conflict involving Iran, as concerns grow across Europe about the political, economic and security consequences of a prolonged war. Speaking during a visit to military exercises in northern Europe, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed......