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Merz vows to keep the US on board on Ukraine and strengthen Germany's military and economy
New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will work to bring Europe and the U.S. together in their approach to Ukraine.
Germany's Friedrich Merz fails to be elected chancellor in shock first-round vote
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz failed to secure enough parliamentary votes to become chancellor in a major blow.
Conservative leader Merz overcomes historic defeat to become Germany’s chancellor
Friedrich Merz succeeded in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he ...
Merz Stumbled in Bid to Become Germany’s Chancellor. What Happens Now?
Friedrich Merz was poised to be sworn in as chancellor but did not win enough votes in parliament, usually a symbolic step.
Germany's Merz: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia if no progress on Ukraine this week
The European Union is ready to impose tougher sanctions on Russia if progress on ending the war in Ukraine is not made this ...
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Ceasefire must be foundation for peace talks – German Chancellor Merz
A ceasefire must serve as the foundation for political negotiations, and the EU will continue to pressure Russia into coming ...
Who Is Friedrich Merz, Who Needed Two Votes to Become Germany’s Chancellor?
Supporters of Mr. Merz, a former corporate lawyer, say he is well-prepared and thoughtful, but critics accuse him of failing ...
German lawmakers confirm Friedrich Merz as chancellor in a second vote
Friedrich Merz won the vote to become the next German chancellor on Tuesday after a second vote in parliament, hours after an unprecedented defeat in the first round of voting.
Germany's Merz presents agenda in first Bundestag address
Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is introducing his government's agenda to lawmakers in Germany's parliament, the ...