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Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit
Footage shows a drone hitting the Pivnichyi (Northern) Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.
October 4, 2026German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.
September 20, 2026Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.
September 16, 2026Exclusive: Ukraine's Zelenskiy says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair' - Reuters
Exclusive: Ukraine's Zelenskiy says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair' Reuters
May 23, 2026Germany'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, 2026US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland - Reuters
US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland Reuters
May 14, 2026US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.
May 1, 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, 2026Germany's Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East - Reuters
Germany's Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East Reuters
March 6, 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 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, 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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Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit
A hole in the concrete road on the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge, which was hit by a Russian drone on Sunday Major bridges in Kyiv have been hit by Russian drone strikes for four consecutive days, as
German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
Voters are heading to the polls in Berlin and the north-eastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Local elections are taking place in two German states on Sunday which could increase the political pres
Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
Friedrich Merz is facing increasing questions over whether he should remain chancellor and continue as CDU leader The leaders of eight German states have backed the nation's chancellor amid growing s
How Japan’s new ’blue tickets’ are putting cycling parents on edge
Kyiv – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a letter to EU leaders that a German proposal to grant Ukraine “associate” membership of the European Union was “unfair” because it would leave K
Top Ally Takes Fresh Swipe at Trump’s America
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz escalated a high-profile spat with President Donald Trump on Friday, saying he wouldn’t advise children to study or work in the United States under the president’s lea
US cancels planned troop deployment to Poland, Euronews confirms
The United States has cancelled the deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland as part of a broader Pentagon plan to withdraw 5,000 soldiers from NATO territory in Germany, Euronews can confirm. Earlier th
US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
The US Defence Department plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, amid a spat between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran. The decision comes a day
German leader raises prospect of many Syrians returning home as the country’s president visits
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, right, and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa attend a press conference in Berlin, Germany, Monday, March 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) Syrian President Ahmad
German Chancellor warns against Iran state collapse
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday the Middle East war must not lead to the collapse of the Iranian state, warning of the impact this would have on migration to Europe. "An endless war is n
Germany's Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during a press conference following his White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, in Wash
Despite differences, China’s Xi and Germany’s Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times
Chinese President Xi Jinping, second from right meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, second left, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Wednesday Feb. 25, 2026.(Jessica Lee/Pool
Germany's Merz seeks 'clear European position' on tariffs before US trip
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