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Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges Israel to honor Lebanon truce

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Israel on Tuesday to strictly uphold its ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, arguing that maintaining the truce is an absolute necessity if current high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran are to achieve a diplomatic breakthrough.

02 Jun 2026-18:03
Chancellor Friedrich Merz rules out coalition with far-right AfD

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has firmly shut down any possibility of forming a government coalition with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, branding them a direct threat to the country’s postwar democratic foundation.

02 Jun 2026-16:40
Macron and Merz denounce Russian attacks on Ukraine

The leaders of France and Germany have condemned Russia’s latest large-scale attack on Ukraine.

24 May 2026-21:00
Germany Merz proposes associate EU membership model for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed creating an “associate member” status for Ukraine within the European Union, offering closer integration with the bloc while full accession remains a long-term goal.

21 May 2026-17:13
Merz says Germany ready to deploy military over Strait of Hormuz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has strongly urged Tehran to return to the negotiating table with the United States, warning that a prolonged conflict will carry devastating consequences for the global economy. Speaking at a joint press conference in Berlin alongside Swiss President Guy Parmelin, Merz criticized Iran’s current strategy, stating that the nation must stop playing for time and can no longer hold the entire world hostage.

19 May 2026-15:07
Iran rejects Merz accusations over UAE nuclear plant incident

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly rejected what it described as “baseless and selective accusations” made by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz against the Islamic Republic over a mysterious failed explosion near a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates.

19 May 2026-09:36
Protests greet Chancellor Merz amid policy backlash

Chancellor Friedrich Merz was met with loud boos on Friday while speaking at a German Catholic event in Wurzburg, as some attendees protested the government’s economic and climate policies.

15 May 2026-18:46
Germany’s Merz cautions young people against moving to US

15 May 2026-16:24
Germany’s Merz faces boos at union congress

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz encountered a hostile reception at a major trade union congress in Berlin on Tuesday, with delegates repeatedly heckling and booing him while he defended controversial economic reforms.

12 May 2026-18:45
US to raise EU car tariffs to 25% amid escalating tensions

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed Monday that the United States will move forward with President Donald Trump's plan to increase tariffs on European Union car imports to 25%. This move marks a sharp increase from the previously agreed 15% levy.

05 May 2026-09:31