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Friedrich Merz

Merz’s India Visit Seals 19 Pacts, From Defence Roadmap to Visa-Free Transit

Berlin signalled support to speed up an India–EU trade agreement.

Merz Sets 2026 Agenda With Call for European Self-Reliance and Defense Buildup

U.S. and Europe Advance Ukraine Peace Draft With NATO-Style Guarantees and Plan for Multinational Force

Merz Backs Israel on First Visit as Chancellor, Presses Gaza Aid and Two-State Talks

Putin Says U.S. Peace Text Could Guide Talks as He Demands Ukrainian Pullback

Merz Prepares for Long War in Ukraine, Rules Out Talk of Western Ground Troops

Russian Barrage Kills 23 in Kyiv, Damages EU and British Buildings as Europe Protests

Trump Moves to Arrange Putin–Zelenskyy Meeting as Europe Presses Ceasefire-First Plan

Political Attacks on IDF Chief Escalate as Commuters Face Rail Service Halts

Russian Forces Deepen Donetsk Penetrations Ahead of Trump–Putin Alaska Summit

Merz Faces Coalition Rift as Far Right AfD Tops National Poll

Europe Demands Ukraine’s Inclusion at Trump-Putin Alaska Summit

Europe, Ukraine Insist on Kyiv’s Role and Ceasefire Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit

Trump Issues 50-Day Ultimatum to Russia, Threatening 100% Secondary Tariffs

Merz Leaves White House With US Pledge on NATO

Merz and Trump Begin Cordial Oval Office Talks on Ukraine, Trade and Defense

Merz to Meet Trump at White House June 5 for Talks on Ukraine and Trade