Friedrich Merz
Merz warns that Germany faces pressure from extremist parties, 'massive threat' from Russia
Speaking at a party conference of the Christian Social Union (CSU), Merz said the parties had the responsibility to push through economic reforms to reinforce Germany's social stability.
Germany stands 'firmly' on Israel's side, Oct. 7 must never be repeated, says Chancellor Merz
Trump speaks with Netanyahu in solidarity of October 7, as world leaders share condolences
'Unrestrained antisemitism': German politicians, Jewish leaders warn over Left Party’s rise
'Declaring war on antisemitism in Germany': Merz tearful at synagogue reopening ceremony
"We will not tolerate antisemitism even when it is disguised under the pretense of freedom, of art, of culture, or of science," Merz said.
Germany's Merz: Israel's attack on Gaza hospital did not target journalists
Germany's chancellor defended Israeli strike on Khan Yunis hospital, supporting assertions that the IDF was not intentionally targeting innocents.
Germany's shift: Moral commitment vs political reality - opinion
The the ongoing war in Gaza has reinvigorated Germany’s internal debate: Can abstract moral universality be reconciled with particular responsibility to the Jewish people?
UK, France Palestinian state recognition part of joint peace plan in works for months - report
Sources familiar with the details told the New York Times that France's Macron intended to recognize a Palestinian state due to immense internal pressure.
German halt to arms support to Israel is a blunder - opinion
The announcement by Chancellor Friedrich Merz was met with swift backlash from Jewish organizations.
Germany prepares huge orders for jets, armored vehicles, sources say
The purchases are part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s push to build Europe’s most powerful conventional army, aiming to reduce reliance on an increasingly unpredictable ally, the United States.
Germany's Merz spoke with Trump about buying Patriots for Ukraine
Merz initiated the call with Trump to promote arms deliveries to Ukraine, particularly Patriots, after the Pentagon paused some shipments.
Germany is '100% behind Israel,' minister vows at site of Iranian strike on Bat Yam
Dobrindt visited the site with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, where he said there is no justification for attacks on civilian populations.
Israel does the dirty work – and Europe fires back with sanctions - opinion
While Israel is fighting a war for its survival, Europe is distracting it on two levels - on the leadership level and on the people's level.
Germany's Merz sees no reason to criticize Israeli, US attacks on Iran
"There is no reason for us to criticize what Israel started a week ago, nor is there any reason to criticize what America did last weekend," Merz said. NATO's Rutte defended the US's attack as well.
