Friedrich Merz

Germany’s Merz: I wouldn’t advise my children to live in US

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was speaking at a talk with youth during the 104th German Catholic Convention (Katholikentag) on May 15.

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Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 1, 2026.

German chancellor says he’s not ‘giving up on working with Donald Trump’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz looks on as he and Health Minister Nina Warken (not pictured) give a statement after a cabinet meeting at the Chancellery, in Berlin, Germany, April 29, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen

German Foreign Minister Wadephul, in call with Iranian counterpart, demands Hormuz reopening

Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul demanded that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz and give up its nuclear weapons programme in a telephone call with his Iranian counterpart.

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Why Trump’s threat to pull even more US troops out of Germany is causing unease in Europe

US President Donald Trump (R) and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz holding a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington DC on March 3.

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Trump’s threat to withdraw troops from Germany unlikely to be acted on for now

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meeting US President Donald Trump at the White House on March 3.

Germany’s Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after a cabinet meeting at the Chancellery, in Berlin, Germany, April 29, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen

Germany’s Merz ‘doesn’t know what he’s talking about’ on Iran: Trump

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz talking to students during his visit at Carolus-Magnus-Gymnasium in Marsberg, Germany, on April 27.

Germany’s far-right AfD rises to record 28%, INSA poll shows

An AfD badge on the jacket of an Alternative for Germany politician.

Germany’s Merz says no ‘immediate’ Ukraine EU membership, floats Kyiv joining meetings

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arriving for an informal meeting of the European Council in Nicosia, Cyprus, on April 24.

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