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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…
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German Chancellor Merz open to more energy price reduction measures
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is open to further measures against rising energy and petrol prices as a result of the Iran war, he said…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Merz and Modi agree on closer German-Indian defence cooperation
Germany and India aim to expand their cooperation in the defence sector, with a corresponding declaration of intent signed by their…
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Merz campaigns for Russian assets deal ahead of key EU talks
Lars Klingbeil, Germany's Minister of Finance, and Chancellor Friedrich Merz sit during the 49th plenary session of the 21st legislative…
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German president receives Zelensky in Berlin amid Ukraine peace push
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Monday received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of ongoing talks aimed…
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Netanyahu ‘not leaving’ politics for pardon, PM says next to Germany’s Merz
Netanyahu also praised the Israel–Germany cooperation in high-tech, AI, and quantum technologies. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayhu…
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Merz in Israel: 'We will keep the memory alive'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz commemorated the six million Jews murdered during the Nazi dictatorship at the central memorial site of…
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German Chancellor Merz arrives in Israel on first official visit for talks on trade, Gaza
Merz will meet with President Herzog upon his arrival Saturday night and will meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday morning. German…
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Merz postpones Norway trip for Belgium talks on frozen Russian assets
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is seeking a solution with Belgium on the issue of the provision of Russian funds to support Ukraine. On…
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Merkel clarifies remarks on Polish, Baltic role in Ukraine war
Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has made it clear that she does not blame Poland and the Baltic states for Russia's attack on…
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'Harmonious' meeting between Merz, Lula despite Belém controversy
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met on the sidelines of G20 talks in South Africa on…
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German chancellor insists he won't cooperate with far-right AfD
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reiterated that his party will not cooperate with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.…
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Merz says Germany 'will not deport' the politically persecuted
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made it clear that people who are politically or religiously persecuted are allowed to stay in…
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Erdoğan, Merz clash publicly over Gaza war
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clashed over the war in Gaza during a joint press conference…
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German Chancellor Merz travels to Ankara to meet Turkey's Erdoğan
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz heads to Turkey on Wednesday for his inaugural visit, where he is scheduled to meet President Recep…
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German Bundeswehr to stay in Red Sea to protect ships against Houthis
The German Armed Forces will continue to participate in an EU mission in the Red Sea to protect merchant ships from attacks by Houthi…
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German coalition reaches key agreement on electric vehicles, benefits
Germany's ruling coalition has reached important agreements on electric vehicle subsidies, pensions and a new basic income support scheme,…
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Merz hosts big meeting in bid to boost flagging German car sector
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during the German Cabinet meeting at the German Chancellery in Berlin. Michael Kappeler/dpa German…
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Merz: Germany should boycott Eurovision if Israel is excluded
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday that Germany should pull out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna if Israel…
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Spain formally imposes arms embargo on Israel over Gaza conflict
Spain officially imposed a total arms embargo on Israel on Tuesday as part of a package of measures aimed at "halting genocide in Gaza."…
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Merz taps ex-Commerzbank CEO to attract foreign investors to Germany
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, speaks at the presentation of the German Chancellor's personal representative for investments in…