World Apr 27 U.S. 'is being humiliated' by the Iranian leadership, Germany's Merz says By Associated Press
World Apr 17 German chancellor seeks U.S. involvement in mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany, ″if possible, would also like to see the United States of America participate; we believe this would be desirable.″… By Associated Press
World Mar 03 WATCH: Trump meets with Germany's Merz as U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran widens Merz said during his visit with Trump at the Oval Office that Germany is “looking forward to the day after” the Iran war is over. By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
World Feb 13 Germany's Merz calls on U.S. and Europe to 'repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust together' German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Friday for the United States and Europe to “repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust together,” saying that even the U.S. isn't powerful enough to go it alone in an world whose old order has withered. By Emma Burrows, Matthew Lee, Geir Moulson, Associated Press
World Dec 08 Zelenskyy holds talks in London with European allies on U.S.-backed peace plan and security The leaders are working to ensure that any ceasefire is backed by solid security guarantees both from Europe and the U.S. to deter Russia from attacking again. By Jill Lawless, Illia Novikov, Associated Press
Sep 15 Merz's conservatives ahead but far-right AfD party the biggest winner in German local elections By Geir Moulson, Associated Press AfDs rise is fueled by discontent over migration, a stagnant economy and the war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Aug 13 Germany and Western allies sending military aid to Ukraine using new NATO supply line By Associated Press Germany says it will work with Ukraine's Western allies to provide military aid worth up to $500 million. This aid will be delivered using a new NATO supply line. Continue reading
Aug 08 Germany halts exports of military equipment to Israel 'until further notice' By Fanny Brodersen, Associated Press The move by Germany, which has previously stopped short of tougher lines against Israel's government taken by some of its European Union allies, appeared likely to further isolate Israel in the wake of the military takeover plan that has been… Continue reading
Jun 05 Watch 4:39 Germany's chancellor visits Trump as Europe's alliance with U.S. is fracturing By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn President Trump met with German Chancellor Merz in the Oval Office on Thursday. Merz urged Trump to increase pressure on Russia, but the president made no commitments and instead compared Ukraine and Russia to two fighting children who needed to… Continue watching
Jun 05 WATCH: Trump says he's 'very disappointed' in Elon Musk after criticism of president's budget bill By Dan Cooney “Elon and I had a great relationship. I don't know if we will anymore,” the president said during an Oval Office meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that was opened up to reporters. Continue reading