Merz, Germany

Leading German Chancellor Candidate Merz Vows More Assertive Global Role
BERLIN (Reuters) - German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, tipped to become the next chancellor, said on Thursday he wanted to win back the lost trust of key allies and ensure Berlin is more assertive on the global stage in a speech laying out his foreign policy plans.
German chancellor candidate Merz criticises leaked US ambassador briefing about Trump
Friedrich Merz, the leading candidate for the chancellery in Germany's upcoming election, said a leaked briefing by Germany's ambassador to the United States heavily criticising Donald Trump was damaging to the German government's reputation.
German opposition leader Merz urges united EU stance on Trump
Germany's conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz, frontrunner in polls to become the next chancellor, on Tuesday urged a united European stance in talks with US President Donald Trump.
German Chancellor Hopeful: Europe Must Consider What to Offer Trump
German conservative candidate for chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz reacts during the 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21,
German conservative: Europeans must face Trump with self-confidence
Europeans should face US President Donald Trump with self-confidence and in unity, Friedrich Merz, the main conservative candidate for chancellor in upcoming German elections said on Monday. Trump had been elected and would now lead the United States,
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Germany's Merz slams migration policy as 'shambles,' demands reforms
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz has demanded fundamental changes to migration policy and a dramatic increase in ...
Germany's Friedrich Merz calls for permanent border controls after knife attack
Friedrich Merz, currently leading in polls to become German chancellor, said Thursday if elected he will impose strict border controls.
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Merz vows migration crackdown on Day 1 as German chancellor
The conservative leader wants to impose strict border controls after knife killings in Aschaffenburg this week.
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Merz: This is what he would order on his first day as chancellor
In Germany, the fatal knife attack by a 28-year-old Afghan in Aschaffenburg has once again triggered a debate on asylum. CDU ...
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Friedrich Merz: A Vision for Germany's Assertive Foreign Policy
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz outlines plans to restore trust with key allies and enhance Germany's assertiveness globally. His vision includes better coordination of national security and ...
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Germany’s likely next chancellor presents himself as the anti-Merkel
Friedrich Merz and his conservatives view Angela Merkel’s legacy as a liability in their battle with the far right.
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Friedrich Merz: millionaire conservative on verge of German chancellery
Tucking into beer and pretzels, the frontrunner to become Germany's next chancellor, conservative millionaire Friedrich Merz, ...
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Merz Proposes Strict Measures to Tackle Illegal Migration
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz proposes stricter measures against illegal migration following a violent attack by an ...
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Germany’s election puts Europe’s stalled engine to the test
The country's upcoming vote could determine the future of its struggling economy and Europe's political stability ...
Germany: Aschaffenburg attack prompts political blame game
Berlin blames Bavaria. Bavaria blames Berlin. With migrants suspected in several deadly attacks, German politicians are jostling for position with calls to reform migration ahead of February's federal ...
Friedrich Merz warns German companies about ‘great risk’ of investing in China
Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner in the race to become Germany’s chancellor, has warned German companies about the “great risk” of investing in China.