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Merz is the Chancellor of Germany.

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"hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers"
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"Germany can defend its military spending push."
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"no plan for bringing Iran war to swift end"
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"easing Russia sanctions is wrong"
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"Germany finalising response to suspected Leipzig attack."
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"disaster narrowly averted in Russia-prepared drone attack at airport"
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"Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership."
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"relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran"
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"Europe wants a strong NATO and shares the US goal of ending the Iran war."
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"I wouldn't advise my children to live in the US."
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Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to finalize drone deal, release aid - Reuters

Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to finalize drone deal, release aid Reuters

October 4, 2026

Merz clings on after German election 'disaster' - Reuters

Merz clings on after German election 'disaster' Reuters

September 21, 2026

German conservative state premiers back embattled Merz in joint statement - Reuters

German conservative state premiers back embattled Merz in joint statement Reuters

September 16, 2026

Embattled Merz seeks party backing ahead of fresh election tests in Germany - Reuters

Embattled Merz seeks party backing ahead of fresh election tests in Germany Reuters

September 15, 2026

Merz says disaster narrowly averted in Russia-prepared drone attack at airport - Reuters

Merz says disaster narrowly averted in Russia-prepared drone attack at airport Reuters

September 9, 2026

Saxony-Anhalt election delivers a blow to Merz and a warning to Europe - Reuters

Saxony-Anhalt election delivers a blow to Merz and a warning to Europe Reuters

September 7, 2026

Merz says Germany finalising response to suspected Leipzig attack - Reuters

Merz says Germany finalising response to suspected Leipzig attack Reuters

August 30, 2026

German industry presses Merz for tougher China policy - Reuters

German industry presses Merz for tougher China policy Reuters

August 28, 2026

Germany's Merz to press cabinet for faster pro-growth reforms - Reuters

Germany's Merz to press cabinet for faster pro-growth reforms Reuters

August 22, 2026

Germany's Merz signals possible opportunity for cabinet reshuffle - Reuters

Germany's Merz signals possible opportunity for cabinet reshuffle Reuters

July 19, 2026

Germany's Merz pushes China currency talks, urges freer yuan - Reuters

Germany's Merz pushes China currency talks, urges freer yuan Reuters

July 13, 2026

In riposte to Trump, Merz says Germany can defend its military spending push - Reuters

In riposte to Trump, Merz says Germany can defend its military spending push Reuters

July 3, 2026

Germany's Merz unveils pension, tax and labour reforms - Reuters

Germany's Merz unveils pension, tax and labour reforms Reuters

July 2, 2026

France, Germany unable to continue fighter jet project, Elysee confirms - Reuters

France, Germany unable to continue fighter jet project, Elysee confirms Reuters

June 8, 2026

Germany's Merz: I wouldn't advise my children to live in US - Reuters

Germany's Merz: I wouldn't advise my children to live in US Reuters

May 15, 2026

Merz says Europe wants a strong NATO and shares US goal of ending Iran war - Reuters

Merz says Europe wants a strong NATO and shares US goal of ending Iran war Reuters

May 9, 2026

Germany's Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran - Reuters

Germany's Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran Reuters

April 29, 2026

Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership - Reuters

Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership Reuters

April 27, 2026

Merz touts Brazil's potential on critical metals, says Germany can supply technology - Reuters

Merz touts Brazil's potential on critical metals, says Germany can supply technology Reuters

April 20, 2026

Germany's Merz says easing Russia sanctions is wrong - Reuters

Germany's Merz says easing Russia sanctions is wrong Reuters

March 13, 2026

Germany's Merz sees no plan for bringing Iran war to swift end - Reuters

Germany's Merz sees no plan for bringing Iran war to swift end Reuters

March 10, 2026

Italy defence minister urges arms industry to speed up production - Reuters

Italy defence minister urges arms industry to speed up production Reuters

March 7, 2026

Germany wants deeper, fairer economic ties with China, Merz tells Li - Reuters

Germany wants deeper, fairer economic ties with China, Merz tells Li Reuters

February 25, 2026

Germany's Merz hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers - Reuters

Germany's Merz hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers Reuters

February 21, 2026