Friedrich Merz

German Chancellor Scholz refuses to provide Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles to avoid a conflict with Russia. Opposition leader Merz is in favor of transferring the missiles to strike Russian military targets.

Friedrich Merz is in favor of cutting social benefits for Ukrainian refugees in Germany. Instead, he proposes to give them the immediate right to work without the need to learn the language.

The head of the German Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Svenja Schulze, visited Kyiv to hand over aid for the restoration of energy infrastructure. She intends to personally monitor the targeted use of the funds.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will propose a vote of confidence on Wednesday. After the expected defeat and resignation of the government, the country is preparing for new elections, where the Conservatives are leading with 31% of support.

George Maloney is recognized as the most powerful person in Europe by Politico. Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz, and Mark Rutte topped other categories of the ranking.

German CDU leader Friedrich Merz supported the creation of a European Contact Group on Ukraine with the participation of Britain. The group should develop common positions for dialogue with the United States if Trump wins.

The candidate for Chancellor of Germany from the CDU confirmed the immutability of the position on the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine. Merz noted the right of Ukraine to strike at military facilities of the Russian Federation.

The president of Ukraine discussed with Friedrich Merz the creation of a contact group with the participation of Germany, France, Great Britain, Poland and Denmark. The group's goal is to establish a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.

Krysten Michal arrived in Kiev to meet with the Ukrainian leadership and confirmed his support for the victory. At the same time, Friedrich Merz arrived in the capital a week after Scholz's visit.

Friedrich Merz, the CDU/CSU candidate, visited Kyiv a week after Scholz's visit. The leader of the opposition bloc, who does not rule out providing Ukraine with TAURUS, intends to discuss the state of the country's defense.

Friedrich Merz, the CDU candidate for chancellor, plans to visit Ukraine in the coming days. After the visit, he intends to inform his European partners about the results of the trip.

The German Chancellor did not discuss the delivery of Taurus missiles with Putin during the phone conversation. Scholz consulted only with Zelenskyy and NATO allies on this issue, Bild reports.

German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck announced his intention to reconsider Scholz's decision on TAURUS if he becomes Chancellor. Earlier, CDU candidate Friedrich Merz made a similar pledge.

German Chancellor Scholz defends his position on not sending long-range missiles to Ukraine. His main opponent Merz is leading in the polls and supports the provision of Taurus to Kyiv.

Germany will hold new elections on February 23, 2024 due to the collapse of the ruling coalition. Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to ask for a vote of confidence in the Bundestag on December 16.

Friedrich Merz, the main contender for the post of German Chancellor, is preparing an ultimatum to Russia. He plans to provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles in response to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

After the collapse of the Svitlofor coalition, CDU/CSU leaders call for new elections to the Bundestag as soon as possible.

Friedrich Merz said that the supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine would not mean Germany's entry into a war with Russia. He emphasized that such missiles would help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression.

CDU leader Friedrich Merz announces his readiness to supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles, but under certain conditions. He criticizes the Scholz government for its lack of strategic vision and calls for greater European independence from the United States in helping Ukraine.

The rating of the “Union of Sarah Wagenknecht” (BSW) in Germany has dropped to 8%, reaching its lowest level since June 23. The CDU/CSU bloc remains the strongest opposition force with 31% support.

German chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz has proposed setting up a contact group of Germany, France, the UK and Poland. The goal is to work out proposals on the European post-war order after the war in Ukraine.

German Bundestag rejects proposal to supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles.

Controversy with German entrepreneurs over Green Deal initiatives could affect Ursula von der Leyen's programme when she is re-elected president of the European Commission.