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Germany's Merz asks Trump for 'no surprises' from Putin talks
Germany's Merz asked Trump for no surprises during Putin talks while discussing Ukraine peace negotiations.
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German Chancellor Merz threatens to block EU budget unless four holdouts — Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has threatened to block the EU's next long-term budget unless all member states commit to filling a projected €70 billion funding gap for Ukraine in 2027, prompting accusations of blackmail from Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Bulgaria.
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No deal on Ukraine aid? Then no deal on EU budget, Merz says
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz threatens to block the entire EU budget unless Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic agree to fund Ukraine in 2027.
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Merz’s conservatives poised to nominate Germany’s first woman president
Chancellor Friedrich Merz nominated Ilse Aigner as the conservative bloc's candidate for German president, putting her on track to become the country's first female head of state.
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Germany’s Merz warns Europe needs seat at the table as Trump renews Ukraine talks
Friedrich Merz urges European involvement in peace negotiations as President Trump renews talks regarding the conflict in Ukraine.
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Gen Z protests in Germany turn violent as tens of thousands take to streets
Tens of thousands of Gen Z protesters have taken to the streets in Germany, with demonstrations escalating into violent riots.
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Germany news: Chancellor Friedrich Merz accuses North Korea of threatening Europe's freedom
Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Seoul, accusing North Korea of threatening European security during a German-South Korean partnership push.
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Macron and Merz hold keys to an EU budget deal
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Merz’s conservatives in new crisis over alleged support for AfD
Friedrich Merz faces a political crisis as allegations surface that CDU votes enabled the AfD to secure a key state position.
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Germany news: Far-right AfD gets first house speaker in a German state parliament
Germany's conservative CDU faces a fresh political crisis following allegations that its lawmakers supported the far-right AfD.
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Germany and France want EU storm gates for China’s trade surge
Germany and France are coordinating a push for more stringent European Union trade measures to counter what they describe as unfair trade practices.
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Germany’s Merz visits Kyiv amid fears of ‘hardest’ winter in war
Germany's Merz travels to Kyiv amid ongoing Russian strikes and mounting warnings over a harsh wartime winter.
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Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to the sound of sirens and explosions
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Europe war-games life after Merz
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Europe braces for ‘severe hybrid attacks’ from Russia, says Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz warns Europe of escalating Russian hybrid attacks as Germany’s far‑right gains traction.
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Merz says Lavrov comments show Moscow not interested in serious negotiations
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AfD, Merz's Party Win Halt to Town's Holocaust Plaques
A political shift involving the AfD and Friedrich Merz's party has resulted in the halting of Holocaust plaques in a German town.
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Far left wins Berlin state election, far-right AfD in Germany’s northeast
Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a political crisis as the far-right AfD and the Left Party secure major victories in recent German state elections.
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Merz vows to stay on as chancellor despite ‘disaster’ in another German regional vote
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces mounting political turmoil following a historic regional election defeat.
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German states go to the polls in high-stakes test for Friedrich Merz
German states head to the polls in a high-stakes electoral test for Friedrich Merz.
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Germany’s Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania states head to polls
Germany’s regional elections see the far left surge, the Christian Democrats stumble, and Chancellor Merz confronts rising tensions.
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What the far right’s victory in Germany could mean for the war in Ukraine
The AfD's election victory in Saxony-Anhalt triggers concerns over Germany's political stability and its strategic approach to the war in Ukraine.
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German far right’s ‘remigration’ plans amount to ethnic cleansing, says Merz
Friedrich Merz has characterized the German far right's 'remigration' strategies as a form of ethnic cleansing, sparking intense political debate.
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Germany's Merz accuses far-right AfD of promoting 'ethnic cleansing'
Germany's Merz accuses the far-right AfD of promoting ethnic cleansing following a shocking state government victory.
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Germany could help Ukraine with finding fighting-age men, minister says
Germany's Merz stresses support for Ukraine according to Yahoo coverage from September 2026.
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Germany’s Merz cancels phone call with Trump after social media post celebrating AfD win
German Prime Minister Friedrich Merz has cancelled a scheduled call with US President Trump following Trump's endorsement of the far-right AfD party.
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AfD victory clouds Merz's reform agenda as ally seeks changes
A victory for the AfD has cast a shadow over Friedrich Merz's reform agenda as political allies call for changes.
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A Far-Right Win Puts New Pressure on Germany’s Leader
A seismic electoral victory for the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt places unprecedented pressure on German political leadership and Friedrich Merz.
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Merz 'deeply shocked' after major AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt
Germany faces political turmoil after a major electoral win by the far-right AfD in Saxony-Anhalt.
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Why is the far-right AfD’s state victory significant and what might happen next in German politics?
Germany faces political turbulence as the far-right AfD secures a major state election victory.
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Far-right win leaves Germany's Merz shaken as AfD plots path to power
Germany's political landscape faces turmoil following a landslide far-right election victory that leaves leaders shaken and strategizing.
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Germany's far-right AfD aims for breakthrough in state election
Germany's far-right AfD achieves a historic landslide victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state elections, shaking the European political establishment.
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Germany's Merz says victory for AfD in Saxony-Anhalt would deter foreign investors
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Merz says Germany finalising response to suspected Leipzig attack
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Germany Prepares Broad Sanctions on Russia Over Leipzig Airport Drone Attack
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Germany's Kremlin-friendly AfD eyes historic election win
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Senior German politicians call for ban on parts of far-right AfD
Senior German officials and former leaders are calling for a ban on the far-right AfD party to protect national democracy.
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Germany plans to blame Russia for Leipzig attack as tensions with Putin escalate
Germany is preparing to officially attribute a suspected attack in Leipzig to Russia amid escalating tensions with President Vladimir Putin.
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Germany ‘under threat,’ Merz says after another explosive drone found near airport
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German investigators find third drone, explosives after failed airport attack, media say
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Germany news: Most voters expect Merz to leave office early
A growing segment of the German electorate expects Chancellor Friedrich Merz to leave office before the next scheduled election.
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Inside Germany's roughly $14 billion plan to deter Russia with a new arsenal of deep-strike missiles
Germany is initiating a roughly $14 billion strategic investment in cruise and hypersonic missiles to establish a deep-strike deterrent against Russia.
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Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaches out to AfD voters while rejecting the far right ahead of regional elections.
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Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules
Germany's Merz pushes €10bn tax cuts, pension overhaul and strict sick‑leave rules, sparking voter skepticism.
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German pension commission proposes shift to Swedish-style fund
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