Dan-Merz meeting in Dublin
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A joint commitment that we all, without exception, will make a fair contribution to offset this difference is a crucial prerequisite for resolving this problem and for discussing any further issues, especially those with financial consequences,
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Friedrich Merz is the federal chancellor of Germany. This page tracks the latest sourced reporting, verified statements, meetings, speeches and major political developments involving Merz.
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- Position
- Federal Chancellor
- Country
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Party
- Christian Democratic Union
- In office since
- 6 May 2025
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Merz meetings and diplomatic activity
- Merz Sees Montenegro in EU by 2028 as Berlin Process Summit Opens22 d ago
- PM meeting with Chancellor Merz of Germany: 8 October 202635 d ago
- Russian drones attack Kyiv as Merz meets Zelensky39 d ago
- German Chancellor Merz meets Zelensky amid Russias strikes40 d ago
- Merz to Meet ECB Frontrunners Knot and De Cos41 d ago
Merz speeches and statements
Latest Friedrich Merz news and updates
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Germanys Merz sees positive signals in Ukraine peace talks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sees positive signals in Ukraine peace talks.
Friedrich Merz Silences Péter Magyar Mid-Speech during Press Conference
A diplomatic incident occurred during a joint press conference between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar.
Magyar pledges cooperation with Merz on EU budget, energy and enlargement
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed to strengthen cooperation on EU budget, energy, and enlargement.
Merz accused of blackmail by Slovak PM after demand for Ukraine aid in EU budget
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signalled he will block the EU's seven-year budget unless there is a deal on financial aid for Ukraine.
Merz says all EU countries must contribute to 335 billion kroner Ukraine bill
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for all 27 EU countries to contribute to a 335 billion kroner bill for the Ukraine war, linking it to the bloc's next long-term budget.
Watch: German Chancellor Merz links criticism of Israel to antisemitism
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz linked some criticism of Israel to antisemitism in a speech.
Merz says Germany faces historic test over rise in antisemitism
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the country is facing a test of its commitment to protecting its Jewish community due to a rise in antisemitism.
Merz threatens to block EUs seven-year budget if member states dont commit to funding Ukraine – media
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has threatened to block the EU's seven-year budget unless all member states commit to funding Ukraine.
Merz: Google Cloud is sovereign enough for intelligence agencies
Friedrich Merz, Germany's Federal Chancellor, stated that Google Cloud is sovereign enough for intelligence agencies.
Arab News | Merz says will name Aigner as Germanys first woman president
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz intends to appoint Ilse Aigner as the country's next president in 2027, making her the first woman in the post.
Merz Announces Plan to Nominate Aigner for German Presidency.
Friedrich Merz, the Federal Chancellor of Germany, has announced a plan to nominate Ilse Aigner for the German presidency.
Germany news: Merz to nominate Aigner for president
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced his intention to nominate Ilse Aigner for president, paving the way for her to be the first woman to hold the office.
Germany news: Merz set to confirm presidential nominee
Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats (CDU) are expected to finalize their nomination for Germany's president.
Merz, Trump agree in call war in Ukraine should end as soon as possible
U.S President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed in a call that the war in Ukraine should end as soon as possible.
EU critical minerals stockpile: Merz calls for European reserves
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen notes that the EU is highly dependent on China for critical raw materials.
Merz sceptical Trump will change tack after US mid-term vote
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed scepticism that US President Donald Trump will change his approach to governing after the US midterm elections.
Canada spat exposes widening rift between Merz and von der Leyen
A dispute over the EU's relationship with Canada is deepening a rift between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Merz expects Trump to maintain policies after GOP election losses
German Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz expects US President Donald Trump to maintain his policies following the Republican Party's election losses.
Merz government responds to Gen Z protests with repression, militarist offensive
The German government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is responding to mass protests by young people with repression, militarist offensives, and social attacks.