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Friedrich Merz

Chancellor of Germany
Friedrich Merz (full name Joachim-Friedrich Martin Josef Merz) was born on November 11, 1955, in Brilon, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany. He received his legal education, studying at the Universities of Bonn and Marburg. His professional career began with work as a judge in Saarbrücken, and then as a corporate lawyer. Since January 2022, he has held the position of leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), and since May 2025, he has been the Federal Chancellor of Germany.
1985
Became a judge in Saarbrücken after graduating from law school
1989
Was elected to the European Parliament
1994
Was elected to the German Bundestag
2000
Headed the CDU/CSU parliamentary group
2009
Headed the "Atlantik-Brücke" association
2021
Returned to the Bundestag
2022
Was elected leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)
2024
Became the Union's candidate for Chancellor of Germany
2025
Led the CDU/CSU bloc to victory in the federal elections
2025
Was elected Chancellor of Germany
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New Polish President will again demand reparations from Germany over World War II - Politico

New Polish President Karol Nawrocki, during a visit to Berlin on September 16, will again demand that Germany pay reparations for World War II. This demand could negatively affect relations between Warsaw and Berlin, while European countries need unity in the face of the threat from Russia.

Politics • September 16, 10:18 AM • 3945 views
Baerbock allows for UN peacekeepers deployment in Ukraine - Bild

The President of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, has allowed for the deployment of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine to monitor a truce with Russia. This requires the support of the majority of UN member states to ensure lasting peace.

Politics • September 14, 03:02 PM • 10692 views
Poland reacts to Russian drone invasion: air traffic in the east of the country restricted until winter

Poland is restricting air traffic in the east of the country along the borders with Belarus and Ukraine from September 10 to December 9. The flight ban is in effect due to the detection of 16 Russian drones on Polish territory.

Politics • September 11, 07:11 AM • 23265 views
Merz on Russian drone invasion of Poland: deliberate provocation by the Kremlin

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the invasion of Polish airspace by Russian drones was a deliberate provocation by the Kremlin. He emphasized the need for a significant improvement in NATO's air defense.

Politics • September 11, 03:46 AM • 28767 views
Russia's war against Ukraine has shown that the entire European Union must prepare for defense - President of Lithuania

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated that the war in Ukraine requires the EU to be ready for defense. Lithuania invests 4% of its GDP in defense, expecting greater EU participation in security programs.

Politics • September 9, 10:21 PM • 4943 views
Everything indicates that Putin's plans will not be limited to Ukraine - Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Putin's imperialistic plans will not be limited to Ukraine. He called on European allies to seek new partnerships due to changing relations with the United States.

Politics • September 8, 04:18 PM • 10387 views
FRG coalition abandons billions for Ukraine? German opposition "exposes" Merz - Politico

German Greens accuse the Merz coalition of obstructing the allocation of 4. 5 billion euros to Ukraine. This issue escalated during the budget session, when the Greens' proposal for additional funds was rejected.

Politics • September 8, 12:00 PM • 4287 views
Europe's fastest supercomputer launched in Germany

Germany has launched the "Jupiter" supercomputer, worth 500 million euros, which is the fastest in Europe. It runs on green energy and has a computing power of over a trillion operations per second.

News of the World • September 5, 04:33 PM • 7603 views
German Chancellor Merz called Putin "the most serious war criminal"

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Putin is the most serious war criminal of our time. He called on the West to increase economic pressure on Russia, as Putin shows no willingness to negotiate.

Politics • September 3, 07:18 AM • 5460 views
Friedrich Merz proposed a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin in Geneva – DW

Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, considers Geneva a suitable location for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end the war. He will present this proposal on September 4 in Paris at the meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing."

Politics • September 2, 09:34 PM • 9331 views
The meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" will take place on September 4 in Paris, Zelenskyy's participation is expected - Media

The Élysée Palace confirmed the meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" in Paris, which will be led by Macron and Starmer. Zelenskyy's participation is expected to discuss security guarantees.

Politics • September 1, 01:23 PM • 2035 views
European leaders to gather in France on September 4 for talks on Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a meeting in Paris on September 4. Leaders will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, including the possible deployment of troops.

Politics • August 31, 08:53 PM • 29657 views
Trump to meet Zelensky on September 4 in Paris - Financial Times

The presidents of Ukraine and the United States will meet in September to discuss international security guarantees. This will be a continuation of the negotiations that took place in Washington.

War in Ukraine • August 31, 08:32 PM • 8049 views
Sending German troops to Ukraine is unlikely - Bid

The German government is unlikely to send troops to Ukraine, despite previous statements by Chancellor Merz. Berlin will provide security guarantees through financial assistance.

Politics • August 31, 12:18 PM • 5588 views
Merz admits the possibility of introducing compulsory military service in the future, including for women

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not rule out the reintroduction of compulsory military service if the voluntary model proves ineffective. He noted that this could include women, despite constitutional obstacles.

News of the World • August 30, 04:22 PM • 6395 views
Putin wants to restore the Soviet Union - Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Putin aims to restore the former Soviet Union territorially. He emphasized the need to strengthen Franco-German cooperation to move Europe forward.

Politics • August 30, 07:59 AM • 4942 views
Putin attacks our infrastructure daily - Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia attacks European infrastructure daily and tries to destabilize democracy. He agreed with Macron, who called Putin a “cannibal” and a “predator” who “does not want peace.”

Politics • August 30, 07:38 AM • 4586 views
War in Ukraine could last many months because of Putin - Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz predicts a protracted war in Ukraine. He doubts Putin's readiness for peace talks and a bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy.

War in Ukraine • August 29, 04:30 PM • 3881 views
The Russian Federation will do everything to prevent a meeting at the leaders' level from taking place - President of Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Kremlin will do everything to prevent a meeting with Putin from taking place. Russia may propose a new level of negotiations to delay the leaders' meeting.

War in Ukraine • August 29, 02:46 PM • 4162 views
Merz believes that the meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin will not take place

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz believes that a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin is impossible after the massive shelling of Kyiv. He condemned the Russian strikes on civilians, pointing to the growing brutality of the regime.

War in Ukraine • August 28, 06:03 PM • 10907 views
Attack on EU representation in Kyiv indicates growing Russian brutality - Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned Russian attacks on civilians in Ukraine. He noted that the attack on the EU representation indicates the growing brutality of the Russian regime.

Politics • August 28, 01:38 PM • 3967 views
A powerful signal to Putin: Merz, Macron, and Tusk to visit Moldova before elections

The President of France, the Chancellor of Germany, and the Prime Minister of Poland will visit Moldova. Their visit is intended to support the country's pro-European course and remind of an alternative to Russia.

Politics • August 27, 09:54 AM • 3866 views
Discussion continues in Germany regarding sending troops to Ukraine

German leaders are considering the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine after a peace agreement is reached. This issue is key for Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who seeks to restore Germany's leadership.

War in Ukraine • August 27, 01:09 AM • 5048 views
Israel revealed the reason for the military attack on Nasser Hospital in Gaza: a Hamas camera was found

The Israeli army explained the attack on Nasser Hospital in Gaza by the discovery of a Hamas camera used to observe troops. At least 20 people, including journalists, died as a result of the incident.

News of the World • August 26, 05:20 PM • 9486 views
Merz accuses Putin of "delaying tactics" amid efforts for peaceful settlement of Russia's war against Ukraine - Media

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused Putin of a "delaying strategy" regarding a peaceful settlement of the war. He believes that the Russian president is putting forward unacceptable conditions for a meeting with Zelenskyy.

Politics • August 26, 12:22 PM • 3923 views
Putin must know that Germany will continue to support Ukraine - Vice-Chancellor Klingbeil

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil stated in Kyiv that Germany's support for Ukraine remains unchanged. Germany is the second largest supporter of Ukraine in the world, having provided 50.5 billion euros in aid.

War in Ukraine • August 25, 06:51 AM • 4672 views
Carney to tour Europe: Canadian PM heads to Poland, Germany, and Latvia

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will hold official meetings in Warsaw, Berlin, and Riga on August 25–27. The main topics of the visit are strengthening transatlantic relations, developing strategic industries, and unwavering support for Ukraine.

Politics • August 24, 06:36 AM • 4461 views
German Chancellor assessed progress in Ukraine settlement at 2%

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz assessed the progress of a peaceful settlement in Ukraine at 2%. He emphasized that Germany and the EU are making significant diplomatic efforts.

Politics • August 23, 07:37 PM • 5122 views
Berlin disavows the idea of sending troops to Ukraine: scandalous statements by the minister caused a wave of discussions

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is justifying himself over interpretations of his words regarding the possible deployment of the Bundeswehr to Ukraine. He emphasized that no decisions on troop deployment have been made, and his comments were taken out of context.

Politics • August 21, 01:25 PM • 4557 views
Czech President Petr Pavel: temporary territorial concessions in Ukraine are a "lesser evil" for the sake of peace

Czech President Petr Pavel considers temporary territorial concessions in Ukraine a "lesser evil" for achieving peace. He emphasized that this does not legitimize the occupation, but is a recognition of the reality on the battlefield.

Politics • August 21, 11:10 AM • 8366 views