German Chancellor
Merz says army could be involved in mine-clearing from Hormuz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he can envisage the country's Bundeswehr armed forces being deployed to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz once the war in Iran has...
China Is Turning Up the Pressure on Germany’s Biggest Car Brands
Photo Courtesy: Autorepublika. Economic ties between Germany and China shifted noticeably during the past year. While imports from China continued to rise, German exports came under increasing pressure. According...
CDU party conference against tax on sugary drinks
Germany's conservative CDU does not want to tax sugary drinks to promote a healthier diet for children and young people.The federal party conference in Stuttgart rejected the proposal by...
German auto sector: Merz must demand liberal markets in China
German Chancellor and Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz speaks at the CDU federal party conference before the election of the federal chairman. Kay Nietfeld/dpa...
Germany’s Merz eyes closer economic ties with Gulf states
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is seeking to deepen economic ties with the Gulf states, as he sets his sights on a possible trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates."Germany...
Merz says fast-track EU membership for Ukraine not feasible
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday he sees no chance of Ukraine joining the European Union in the near future."Accession on January 1, 2027, is out of the...
Merz: ‘No hierarchy’ in partners as Germany and Italy deepen ties
Germany's growing partnership with Italy does not challenge its existing relations with France, Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed during a meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Friday."There...
Merz says Germany in deep upheaval, warns against pessimism
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the country is undergoing "profound change" but warned against pessimism, arguing that Germany has repeatedly proven its ability to overcome major challenges.Speaking in the...
Merz hopes EU-India trade agreement can be signed at January summit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that he hopes an EU free trade agreement with India can be signed at a summit on January 27, as it is...
German business sector sees huge opportunity in Merz’s India trip
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz poses for a photo on the sidelines of the recording of the Federal Chancellor's New Year's address. Kay Nietfeld/dpa-Pool/dpa German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is due...
