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Kremlin says tough line from Merz on Ukraine risks escalating war
The Kremlin criticised Germany's chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz on Monday over comments suggesting Germany might send ...
Germany willing to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine, says Merz
Germany is willing to send Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine, the country’s chancellor-in-waiting has said, as he ...
Germany's Merz says Sumy attack 'war crime' by Russia
Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz strongly condemned a Russian attack in northeastern Ukraine that killed more ...
Germany’s incoming Chancellor Merz unveils coalition as Trump tariffs spark recession fears
German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz has unveiled a new coalition deal between the country’s two major centrist ...
‘BlackRot’ coalition: Social Democrats dilute Merz’s pro-business agenda
Green politician Ricarda Lang, known for her mischievous humour, suggested the coalition be named “BlackRot” to symbolise ...
Germany's Merz unveils coalition deal to spur growth, tackle migration
German conservatives under Friedrich Merz clinched a coalition deal with the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) on Wednesday, ...
Germany is back, says Merz, after sealing government deal
The chancellor-in-waiting's conservatives have reached a coalition agreement with Germany's Social Democrats, five months ...
‘Overwhelmed’ Germany must take in far fewer asylum seekers, says Merz
The incoming chancellor has vowed to reduce the overall number of incoming asylum seekers to fewer than 100,000 a year ...