Merz Aims to Make Berlin a Global Power Centre
CDU leader Friedrich Merz pledges to transform Berlin into a major geopolitical hub if he becomes chancellor. Will his ambitious foreign policy vision resonate with German voters? Read our analysis.
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German leader warns Trump victory threatens European security
Friedrich Merz warns that a potential Donald Trump return to White House could jeopardise European defence capabilities and NATO alliance stability.
German opposition leader Merz sparks outrage with 'anti-woke' crusade
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union, faces a fierce backlash after accusing the ruling Social Democrats of promoting 'woke ideology' and undermining the nation's values in a fiery Berlin speech.
AfD Surges in German State Elections as Coalition Parties Slump
In a seismic shift for German politics, the far-right AfD has emerged as a major force in North Rhine-Westphalia's local elections, capitalising on voter discontent with the ruling traffic-light coalition's policies.
German Opposition Leader Backs Ukrainian Strikes on Russia
In a significant shift, German opposition chief Friedrich Merz urges Chancellor Olaf Scholz to permit Ukraine to use German-supplied weapons on Russian soil, aligning with a growing NATO consensus.
German opposition leader urges Hamas supporters to leave
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU, has sparked debate by urging Hamas supporters to leave the country, citing concerns over national security and social cohesion.
Merz urges UK-Germany-France alignment on migration, defence
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz calls for closer alignment between the UK, Germany, and France on migration and defence policies to address shared challenges.
Starmer and Merz meet at Airbus to discuss UK-Germany relations
Labour leader Keir Starmer and German opposition leader Friedrich Merz met at Airbus in Stevenage to strengthen UK-Germany ties and discuss defence cooperation.
Starmer and Merz sign UK-Germany treaty post-Brexit
Labour leader Keir Starmer and German opposition leader Friedrich Merz announce a groundbreaking treaty to strengthen UK-Germany ties, marking a new era of cooperation after Brexit.
German CDU leader backs Starmer as future UK PM
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU, has expressed strong support for Keir Starmer, praising his leadership qualities and suggesting he would make an excellent UK Prime Minister.
Starmer meets German opposition leader Merz in London
Labour leader Keir Starmer and German opposition leader Friedrich Merz discussed strengthening UK-Germany relations during a high-profile meeting in London, focusing on post-Brexit cooperation and shared political values.
German CDU leader backs Starmer as future UK PM
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU, praises Keir Starmer's leadership and suggests he would make a strong UK Prime Minister, drawing parallels with Rishi Sunak.
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