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Merz vows to keep the US on board on Ukraine and strengthen Germany's military and economy
New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will work to bring Europe and the U.S. together in their approach to Ukraine.
Friedrich Merz Becomes Germany’s Leader After Unexpected Day of Drama
Mr. Merz needed two rounds of voting to become chancellor after a surprising defeat in Parliament hours earlier that ...
Germany's Merz: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia if no progress on Ukraine this week
The European Union is ready to impose tougher sanctions on Russia if progress on ending the war in Ukraine is not made this ...
Germany's Friedrich Merz fails to be elected chancellor in shock first-round vote
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz failed to secure enough parliamentary votes to become chancellor in a major blow.
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Ceasefire must be foundation for peace talks – German Chancellor Merz
A ceasefire must serve as the foundation for political negotiations, and the EU will continue to pressure Russia into coming ...
Conservative leader Merz overcomes historic defeat to become Germany’s chancellor
Friedrich Merz succeeded in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he ...
Who Is Friedrich Merz, Who Needed Two Votes to Become Germany’s Chancellor?
Supporters of Mr. Merz, a former corporate lawyer, say he is well-prepared and thoughtful, but critics accuse him of failing ...
Germany's Merz presents agenda in first Bundestag address
Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is introducing his government's agenda to lawmakers in Germany's parliament, the ...
Merz stresses European unity and defense during his first trip as German chancellor
Friedrich Merz has plunged straight into international crises on his first full day as Germany’s new chancellor. He presented ...