Friedrich Merz
Germany stands 'firmly' on Israel's side, Oct. 7 must never be repeated, says Chancellor Merz
“Our Israeli friends can count on our efforts to ensure that such a crime is never repeated. And we will stand up to those who relativize or even question Israel’s right to exist."
Trump speaks with Netanyahu in solidarity of October 7, as world leaders share condolences
'Unrestrained antisemitism': German politicians, Jewish leaders warn over Left Party’s rise
Trump attributes state election win of AfD to Gemany's 'horrible' immigration policies
Merz says Germany needs reform, defends democratic order after historic election defeat against AfD
"That is what we need to deliver on now; it is what I want to deliver on, and that is the stance I am taking into talks with our coalition partner," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.
Far-right AfD's Weidel targets 40% in next German federal election after state victory
"My stated goal is to significantly widen the gap in a very short time and grow to at least 40% for the next federal election," said Weidel.
Germany’s far-right AfD wins historic 44% in Saxony-Anhalt election, exit polls show
While short of an overall majority, the AfD won 44% of the vote and delivered a drubbing to Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservatives, reflecting the deep unpopularity of Germany's ruling coalition.
Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections
Warken will be the first woman to hold her new post, an important position that serves as a node between the chancellery, ministries and lawmakers.
German intelligence flags rise in AfD's right-wing extremist potential
The AfD rejects the accusations that its views are extremist and has said the intelligence service's assessments are politically motivated.
UN secretary-general, world leaders praise US, Iran for reaching peace agreement
European officials reaffirmed the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the "resumption of maritime traffic," to be done "urgently" and "unconditionally," without any toll restrictions.
US weighing accelerated troop drawdown in Europe - report
Washington announced plans in May to pull 5,000 troops out of Germany, widely seen as the consequence of a rift over the Iran war between President Donald Trump and European powers.
Germany's Merz visits Berlin's Chabad brass with officials in solidarity with rising antisemitism
The visit, which also included the President of the Bundestag (German parliament), Julia Klöckner, represents the highest meeting between German officials and the Jewish community in recent years.
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
The Pentagon said the withdrawal was expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months. Germany is home to some 35,000 active-duty US military personnel, more than anywhere else in Europe.
US reviewing potential reduction of troops in Germany, says Trump
Trump's post came hours after Germany's top general met with US defense officials to discuss the country's first military strategy outside of NATO since World War II.
