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France, Germany unable to continue fighter jet project, Elysee confirms - Reuters
France, Germany unable to continue fighter jet project, Elysee confirms Reuters
June 8, 2026Support for Germany's far-right AfD soars in eastern state ahead of vote - Reuters
Support for Germany's far-right AfD soars in eastern state ahead of vote Reuters
May 7, 2026Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, as spat with Merz intensifies
His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.
April 30, 2026Merz 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, 2026Morning Bid: Truce trades ramp up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks - Reuters
Morning Bid: Truce trades ramp up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks Reuters
April 16, 2026German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad
Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached.
April 4, 2026Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says
Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.
March 30, 2026German chancellor lands in Beijing for inaugural China trip
Friedrich Merz said it would be a mistake to "decouple" Germany from China shortly before boarding a plane to Beijing.
February 25, 2026Germany'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
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Merz and Macron Agree to End Joint FCAS Fighter Jet Program
Germany and France have agreed to terminate the joint Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet program, marking a major setback for one of Europe’s most ambitious defense projects, AFP reported. La
Support for Germany's far-right AfD soars in eastern state ahead of vote
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Bjoern Hoecke, the leader of the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the East German federal state of Thuringia, attends a meeti
Trump mulls Germany troop cuts after clash over Iran war, rattling allies
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would reduce U.S. troops stationed in Germany. After a public clash with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war, he immediately pulled out a troop reduc
Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss on path to EU membership
Photo: Anadolu Agency German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested that Ukraine might have to accept that part of its territory could remain outsi
Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership
ByREUTERSAPRIL 27, 2026 15:40German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested on Monday that Ukraine may have to accept that parts of its territory could remain outside Kyiv's control in a future peace deal
Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during a panel discussion with students during his visit to the Carolus-Magnus-Gymnasium, as part of
Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership
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Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership
BERLIN, April 27 (Reuters) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested on Monday that Ukraine may have to accept that parts of its territory could remain outside Kyiv’s control in a future peace dea
US talks between Lebanon and Israel end – as it happened
Israel’s envoy to Germany has criticised a far-right Israeli cabinet member who made historically charged accusations against the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, saying the attack “[eroded] the mem
Men need approval for stays abroad under German military service law
Sunday April 05, 2026 Where accuracy is dealt with acumen Published : 04 Apr 2026, 21:31 Under Germany's new military service law, men aged between 17 and 45 will have to seek approval
German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad
German males aged between 17 and 45 may need to seek approval for lengthy stays abroad, under changes introduced as part of a new law which introduced voluntary military service. The Military Service
Merz: Rückkehr von 80 Prozent der Syrer vorgesehen
Nach den Worten von Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) sollen in den nächsten drei Jahren 80 Prozent der mehr als 900.000 Syrer in Deutschland in ihr Heimatland zurückkehren. «In der längeren Perspekt
German chancellor lands in Beijing for inaugural China trip
Germany's chancellor has touched down in China as German businesses sound the alarm about a yawning trade imbalance. Imports into Germany from China were more than double the value of those exported
Germany's Merz hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers
Reuters Published : 22 Feb 2026, 11:02 AM Updated : 22 Feb 2026, 11:02 AM German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday he expected the burden on German companies to ease after the US Supreme C
Germany’s Merz hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers
STUTTGART: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday he expected the burden on German companies to ease after the US Supreme Court knocked down a large part of President Donald Trump’s trade t
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday he expected the burden on German companies to ease after the U.S. Supreme Court knocked down a large part of President Donald Trump's trade tariffs, b