Friedrich Merz

Thousands protest in Germany urging faster shift to renewable energy, amid Iran war

Crowds took to the streets in Germany's Berlin (above), Cologne, Hamburg and Munich on April 18, demanding a faster shift to renewable energy.

Germany’s Merz says EU $135b loan for Kyiv should be disbursed now

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with the two leaders bolstering cooperation on air defense and drone production.

Germany’s Merz says Ukraine no longer needs its Taurus missiles

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Ukraine’s progress in domestic weapons development had rendered the debate over Germany's Taurus missiles moot.

Germany’s Merz says challenges remain as he concludes inaugural China trip

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meeting Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Feb 25.

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Seeking stronger ties, Germany’s Merz takes his ‘principled realism’ doctrine to Beijing

Chinese Premier Li Qiang greeting Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume as he welcomed the business delegation that accompanied German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (left, behind Mr Li) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Feb 25.

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