Jun 05 WATCH: In Merz meeting, Trump says it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia ‘fight for a while’ By Seung Min Kim, Kirsten Grieshaber, Geir Moulson, Associated Press In an Oval Office meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Trump likened the war in Ukraine — which Russia invaded in early 2022 — to a fight between two young children who hated each other. Continue reading
May 28 Germany offers to help Ukraine develop long-range missiles to strike Russia By Stefanie Dazio, Barry Hatton, Associated Press German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missile systems that would be free of any Western-imposed limitations on their range and targets. Continue reading
May 23 Woman arrested after stabbing attack at train station in Hamburg, Germany By Associated Press A stabbing attack at the busy central train station in the German city of Hamburg left multiple people injured, some of them in life-threatening condition, authorities said. A woman was arrested as the suspect. Continue reading
May 06 Watch 5:18 As Germany selects a new conservative chancellor, a look at the challenges he inherits By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev In Berlin, Friedrich Merz was elected Germany’s chancellor, but not without a surprising setback. For the first time in Germany’s modern history, he lost the parliament’s initial vote and needed a second round to secure a majority. Nick Schifrin reports… Continue watching
May 06 Friedrich Merz wins on second ballot to become Germany’s chancellor By Stefanie Dazio, Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press Friedrich Merz has succeeded in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he suffered a historic defeat in the first round. Continue reading
Apr 30 German coalition deal approved by center-left party, paving way for Merz to be elected chancellor By Associated Press Germany’s center-left Social Democrats have approved a deal to join a new coalition government, paving the way for parliament to elect conservative leader Friedrich Merz as the country’s new chancellor. Continue reading
Mar 10 One-day strike at German airports brings most flights to a halt By Associated Press A one-day strike by workers at 13 German airports, including the Frankfurt and Munich hubs and all the country’s other main destinations, has caused the cancelation of most flights. Continue reading
Mar 03 At least 1 dead as driver rams car into crowd in Germany By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Mannheim University Hospital said they were treating three people from this crash, two adults and a child, German news agency dpa reported. Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch 4:11 Center-right party wins Germany’s election as far-right doubles its support By Malcolm Brabant The man poised to become Germany's next chancellor accused President Trump of being indifferent to Europe’s plight and blasted Washington’s interference in the general election. Friedrich Merz has begun work at trying to forge a governing coalition, having ruled out… Continue watching
Feb 24 Merz prioritizes Ukraine, vows to tackle migration and economy after German election win By Vanessa Gera, Kirsten Grieshaber, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Germany's mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the country's national election, ensuring that Ukraine has an even stronger supporter in the European Union's largest country. Continue reading