CHANCELLOR FRIEDRICH MERZ

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

Germany's Merz Talks Ukraine with Trump: Europe's Stake in the War

Friedrich Merz, Germany's Chancellor, had a lengthy phone chat with former U. S. President Donald Trump. The main topic? Ukraine and the ongoing war with Russia. Merz made it clear that Europe has a huge stake in this conflict and must be part of any solution. He stressed that wars can't be solved

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Germany's Merz: A Leader Struggling to Win Hearts

Friedrich Merz, Germany's Chancellor for the past six months, is finding it tough to keep his promises. He took charge with big plans to boost the economy, control immigration, and strengthen the military. But now, only a small number of Germans want him to stay in power. Merz, who just turned 70,

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Feb 24 2025POLITICS

The Man Who Could Unite Europe

Friedrich Merz, a name that has been echoing in the political corridors of Germany. This 69-year-old conservative leader is on the brink of becoming Germany's 10th chancellor post-World War II. His journey to the top has been anything but straightforward. He faces a daunting task: uniting a divided

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Germany’s Scholz Faces Vote: Early Elections Expected in February

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is facing a confidence vote on Monday, which he’s likely to lose. This vote is happening because his three-party government collapsed in November after he fired the finance minister. Now, the Banstag, Germany's lower house of parliament, needs to decide. Scholz’s party and the

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