A renewed sense of optimism emerged at the G7 summit after US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as “very good” and urged Russia to reach a peace agreement. The positive exchange marked a notable shift from previous tensions and raised hopes among Western leaders that diplomatic efforts could gain […]
Friedrich Merz
Germany Merz urges NATO unity amid Iran war tensions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Europe remains committed to maintaining a strong NATO alliance despite growing differences with the United States over the ongoing Iran war and related geopolitical issues. He made these remarks during a joint press conference in Stockholm with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Moreover, he emphasized that cooperation within NATO […]
Germany questions US-Israel strategy on Iran conflict
Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that Berlin would have advised against the current US-Israel military approach toward Iran if it had been consulted, underscoring differences among Western allies. Addressing parliament, Merz stated that Germany shares the broader objective with the US and Israel of ensuring that Iran no longer poses a threat. […]
Merz: Territorial concessions proposal on Ukraine sent to Trump
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed Thursday that a proposal on territorial concessions Ukraine is willing to make in its war with Russia has been sent to US President Donald Trump. This followed a phone call between European leaders, including Merz, and Trump on Wednesday. The proposal mainly revolves around potential territorial compromises Ukraine is ready […]
Germany offers cash to Afghans stranded in Pakistan
BERLIN – Germany has announced a cash incentive programme for Afghan nationals stranded in Pakistan who agree to give up their attempts to enter Germany under a stalled resettlement scheme, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed on Wednesday. The initiative is part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative government’s broader push to tighten migration policies, as immigration […]
Israel Urges Germany to Lift Arms Export Ban After Gaza Ceasefire
BERLIN: The Israeli government has urged Germany to lift its partial suspension of arms exports and travel warnings following the recent ceasefire in Gaza, signaling hopes for improved cooperation as peace efforts move forward. “We do expect the German government to lift those two restrictions now that the war is over,” said Israeli Deputy Foreign […]
Germany urges India and Pakistan to act wisely after deadly cross-border clashes
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on both India and Pakistan to act with wisdom and restraint following their latest military skirmish. Speaking at a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, Merz said that both France and Germany are deeply concerned over the recent clashes between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. The German Chancellor […]