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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
Trump Truth Social post: US studying troop cuts in Germany

“The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time,” read the president’s post on the Truth Social platform.

30 Apr 2026-14:16
Merz says ties with Trump remain strong despite Iran spat

Friedrich Merz said his relationship with Donald Trump remains strong despite a public disagreement over the Iran conflict, even as tensions grow between the United States and European allies.

29 Apr 2026-16:10
Germany's Merz says Iran is humiliating the US

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Washington on Monday, accusing the Trump administration of being manipulated and "humiliated" by Tehran's regime while lacking a clear strategy to resolve the conflict.

27 Apr 2026-20:01
Germany’s Merz criticizes US over Iran war strategy

Friedrich Merz has sharply criticized the United States over its approach to the Iran conflict, saying Washington entered the war without a clear exit strategy.

27 Apr 2026-16:50
Chancellor Friedrich Merz slams Iran conflict as "completely unnecessary war"

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Saturday criticized the military conflict against Iran led by the United States and Israel, describing it as a "completely unnecessary war" that threatens the very foundations of the global economy.

26 Apr 2026-13:00
Germany, France clash over fighter jet decision timeline

Germany and France have signaled different timelines for deciding the future of their joint next-generation fighter jet project, raising fresh uncertainty over Europe’s biggest defense initiative.

22 Apr 2026-16:39
Germany set to cut growth outlook as Mideast war drives energy shock

22 Apr 2026-14:57
Lufthansa pilots announce second wave of strikes for Thursday and Friday

Pilots with Germany's flagship carrier Lufthansa have announced plans to once again go on strike on Thursday and Friday, after a 48-hour strike on Monday and Tuesday led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights.

15 Apr 2026-08:31