Friedrich Merz

US midterms gave ‘new urgency’ to Ukraine war talks, Germany says

A Ukrainian serviceman prepares a fibre-optic FPV drone for take-off on the Kramatorsk front line in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region.

‘Life in the old dog’: Germany’s economy grows more than expected

Flags of the European Union, Germany and Berlin flutter outside the Berlin state Parliament building. Germany enjoyed third-quarter growth of 0.2% - above analyst estimates.

Decoupling ‘would be a big mistake’, says Germany’s Merz as he seeks balanced ties with China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will give the 49th Singapore Lecture at the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza on Oct 27, with the session chaired by Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information.

Singapore, Germany to collaborate on AI use in industries, step up research on new tech

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) and Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz at a joint press conference at the Parliament House on Oct 27.

Merz calls for coalition’s unity as he warns of threats facing Germany

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Christian Social Union party congress in Munich on Oct 24.

Germany’s AfD poised to preside over state assembly for first time

AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund (right) hopes to be elected as state premier in December, while Tobias Rausch is expected to become Speaker.

Merz unveils fresh military aid in Kyiv, says Germany won’t be intimidated

Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz (right) and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky attend the site of a Russian strike on the building of the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Oct 4.

Russia strikes hit Kyiv as Germany’s Merz visits

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz walk as they pay tribute at the makeshift memorial to fallen Ukrainian defenders at the Independence Square in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Oct 4.

Germany preparing for serious hybrid attacks by Russia, says Merz, reaffirming Ukraine support

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (left) was speaking at an event on Oct 1 where the 2026 Westphalian Peace Prize was awarded to the NATO alliance.

German security agencies face dilemma after victories for far right and far left

Senior figures in the ruling coalition say the far-right Alternative for Germany and the far-left Left Party could both pose risks.

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