Merz Hosts Macron in Berlin Amid Divergences
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron sought to present a united front amid a raft of geopolitical and economic challenges.
Members of his own coalition are calling for Berlin to join a statement by dozens of Western nations condemning the "inhumane killing" of Palestinians.
The French president and the German chancellor met in Berlin on Wednesday, seeking to boost their partnership amid a turbulent relationship with the US. The two leaders must also confront several stumbling blocks,
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced mounting pressure from within his coalition Wednesday to adopt a tougher stance on Israel, as lawmakers
The business pages of the main media outlets are also full of suggestions on how to save billions at the expense of the needy, pensioners, the sick and wage workers.
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In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about Zelenskyy's anti-corruption shake-up, the EU’s possible responses to Trump tariffs, Denmark’s immigration minister taking aim at Angela Merkel, and a new Competitiveness Alliance with Japan.
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Cryptopolitan on MSNGermany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticizes EU proposal to mandate electric-only fleet purchases by 2030German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticized a draft European Union plan that would force rental car companies and large corporations to switch their entire vehicle fleets to electric models by 2030,
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has hinted that a resolution in the trade dispute between the European Union and the United States might be imminent. Before a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron,