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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......

Merz reaffirms Germany's support for Israel amid Gaza conflict

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Israel on Saturday, December 6, marking his first trip since assuming office. During his visit, Merz reaffirmed Germany's long-standing support for Israel while addressing concerns over the ongoing Gaza conflict. Merz met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog......

No breakthrough expected in Ukraine peace talks this week, says German Chancellor

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday that despite some progress in recent discussions on a revised version of US President Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace proposal, a major breakthrough remains unlikely this week. Speaking on the sidelines of the EU–Africa summit in Angola, Merz confirmed......

Germany lifts military export ban on Israel following Gaza ceasefire

Germany announced it will resume military equipment exports to Israel starting November 24, reversing the partial embargo imposed in August amid escalating conflict in Gaza. The German government cited the stabilization of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, effective since October 10, as the primary......

German chancellor vows ‘No Cooperation’ with Far-Right AfD party

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed on Saturday that his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) will not cooperate in any form with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), as internal discussions continue within the party about its stance ahead of key state elections in 2026. Speaking at the......