Friedrich Merz

Latvian leader praises Germany’s stronger defence role
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said he thinks Germany's desire to take on more responsibility in the European Union and NATO is a good thing, ahead of a visit by...
Poland launches border checks as Germany’s Dobrindt praises measures
Poland on Monday launched checks at its borders with Germany and Lithuania in an attempt to target "illegal smuggling," with German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt praising the measure as...
Poland defends new border checks as German officials warn of fallout
Poland's new checks at the German border, launched in an attempt to target "illegal smuggling," were being watched closely on Monday as German representatives warned of disruptions to cross-border...
Poland begins checks at German border in reciprocal move
Poland is beginning spot checks at its shared border with Germany, with random checks being carried out from Monday onwards at a total of 52 border crossings, authorities say.Polish...
Russia threatens peace and freedom in Germany, warns foreign minister
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Top German judge voices concern over controversial migration policy
The president of Germany's top administrative court on Saturday voiced concern about the new conservative-led government's controversial policy to turn away migrants at the country's borders, even if they...
German interior minister visits Israel for talks with Netanyahu, Katz
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt travelled to Israel on Saturday in a surprise visit.The minister plans to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on...
Germany’s SPD must be ready for tough compromises, says top lawmaker
Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) must be ready for painful compromises in government, parliamentary group leader Matthias Miersch said at the party's national conference on Saturday.After leading the previous...
Merz sees a Mercosur agreement soon, Macron says not so fast
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he expects a quick conclusion to the trade agreement between the European Union and the South American Mercosur states, though French President Emmanuel Macron...
German parliament extends Bundeswehr mission in Bosnia
Germany's armed forces will participate in the international military mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina for another year.The German parliament, the Bundestag, extended the mandate for the EU mission EUFOR Althea in...
Merz demands Gaza ceasefire; Israel trade agreement ‘not in question’
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday demanded a ceasefire in Gaza in a major speech to parliament ahead of his visit to the NATO summit in The Hague.Merz said...
Merz and Macron stress united defence of Europe ahead of NATO summit
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