German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is looking to redefine Germany’s voice in Europe and build a relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump — who many of […]
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Musk vs. Trump drama dominated in D.C., but Germany's Merz quietly walked away with a win
President Donald Trump gestures toward the press as he greets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz upon arrival at the West Wing of the White House in […]
What Germany's Merz wants to tackle in Trump meeting
The flags of the U.S. and Germany are on the table at a bilateral meeting between German Economics Minister Habeck and U.S. Secretary of State […]
‘United in fight against terrorism’: PM Modi speaks to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, congratulates him on assuming office | India News
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz on assuming office on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed “regional and global […]
Germany finally has a leader. Now comes the hard part for Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor, takes the chancellor’s seat, after swearing an oath, at the Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Krisztian Bocsi […]
Friedrich Merz Has a Tough Job as Germany’s Chancellor. It Just Got Tougher.
Friedrich Merz’s party won Germany’s national election in late February. After weeks of coalition negotiations, Mr. Merz finally made it to the chancellor’s office late […]
Friedrich Merz Becomes Germany’s Leader After Unexpected Day of Drama
May 6, 2025, 6:46 a.m. ET An election campaign poster for Friedrich Merz in western Germany this year. Credit…Kirill Kudryavtsev/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Before […]
Germany's Merz elected chancellor in second parliamentary vote after unexpected setback
The leader of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and designated chancellor Friedrich Merz looks on during a session at the Bundestag (lower house of parliament) […]
Merz may have set himself up for failure in the parliamentary vote.
May 6, 2025, 6:46 a.m. ET An election campaign poster for Friedrich Merz in western Germany this year. Credit…Kirill Kudryavtsev/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Before […]
Merz Fails in First Parliament Vote to Become Germany’s Next Chancellor
Two decades ago, before Friedrich Merz came back from the private sector to win the German chancellorship, he accepted an invitation to a gathering of […]