World Jun 16 Hot mics capture world leaders' chats between weighty topics at G7 summit By Rob Gillies, Sylvie Corbet, Darlene Superville, Collin Binkley, Associated Press
World Jun 07 European leaders stress 'urgent need' to bolster Ukraine's defenses against Russian ballistic missiles The leaders of the U.K., Ukraine, France and Germany discussed the “urgent need” to ramp up production of weapons to combat Russia's powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missiles in a meeting in London on Sunday. By Pan Pylas, Associated Press
World Apr 27 U.S. 'is being humiliated' by the Iranian leadership, Germany's Merz says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday criticized the United States for going into the Iran war without any strategy, saying this also makes it harder to end the conflict. 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
Feb 13 Germany's Merz calls on U.S. and Europe to 'repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust together' By Emma Burrows, Matthew Lee, Geir Moulson, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 08 Zelenskyy holds talks in London with European allies on U.S.-backed peace plan and security By Jill Lawless, Illia Novikov, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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