Friedrich Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that he would not give up support for Ukraine. He considers this necessary for Europe’s freedom.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will not attend the UN General Assembly session in New York. He will remain in Berlin ahead of important elections.
The CDU received 27. 2% of the vote and remained the strongest force in Lower Saxony. The AfD came in third with a record 15.9% for the party.
Support for Friedrich Merz is declining among Germans and fellow party members. Markus Söder is gaining popularity in the CDU, while Boris Pistorius is leading in the SPD.
German investigators suspect Russian and Belarusian citizens of attempting to blow up a Ukrainian aircraft with a drone. One of them may be linked to the GRU
The talks between Merz and Trump scheduled for September 8 were postponed without a new date. Berlin does not rule out a connection with Trump's support for the AfD.
AfD received 44% in the elections in Saxony-Anhalt and nearly doubled its support. Trump called the party's result excellent.
The AfD won 44. 5% of the vote in the elections in Saxony-Anhalt, compared with 20.8% in 2021. Merz's CDU received 18.5%.
Friedrich Merz's government is considering providing Ukraine with target coordinates in response to the drone attack in Leipzig. Berlin will also increase military support for Kyiv.
Berlin will close the Russian Federation's consulate in Bonn and terminate the agreement concerning the "Russian House. " Germany will tighten controls on the entry of Russian citizens.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to hold Russia responsible for a drone carrying explosives at Leipzig Airport. He also wants to impose sanctions.
The leaders of the “coalition of the willing” will meet on August 24, 2026. NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Šekerinska will participate remotely.
France, Germany and Britain are coordinating efforts to ensure Europe’s participation in future negotiations. They are concerned about possible exclusion from the dialogue by the Trump administration.
Germany's National Security Council, chaired by Chancellor Merz, discussed an incident involving a drone near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The Interior Minister does not rule out the involvement of foreign states and a hybrid attack.
China defends its economic model, which prioritizes industry over consumption. Beijing shows confidence on the eve of trade negotiations with Europe and the US.
The Telegraph reports that the departure of Keir Starmer and the inability of Emmanuel Macron to run in the next elections create a leadership vacuum in the "coalition of the willing. " This could lead to a change in Europe's support for Ukraine, especially given the possible rise in influence of pro-Russian candidates.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented partial personnel changes in the government. The changes come amid a decline in the coalition's rating and growing support for the far-right AfD.
The President of Azerbaijan stated that a meeting of former high-ranking officials from Germany and Russia took place in Baku on July 12-14. German Chancellor Merz denied any government involvement in these negotiations.
The United Kingdom and Germany have signed agreements for defense cooperation, including the creation of the DPS missile. The missile is capable of striking targets in Russia at a distance of over 1,243 miles.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the deepening of defense cooperation with France. The German side will take part in the nuclear exercises of the French armed forces this year.
Polish fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea for three days. European leaders warn that Russia is preparing for broader aggression.
On Monday, a summit of the "coalition of the willing" will take place in Paris under the chairmanship of France and Britain. They will discuss air defense, security guarantees for Ukraine, and joint military exercises.
Net donors and beneficiaries criticized the initial EU budget proposal. Germany demands spending cuts, while Spain considers the budget insufficient.
The President of France and the Chancellor of Germany criticized the EU for opening communication with Putin, which caused a confrontation with other leaders. The leaders of Estonia, Denmark and the Netherlands supported their position.
Trump will propose that US companies produce weapons under license in Ukraine and Europe.
European G7 member states, as well as the United States, will produce in Ukraine "not only air defense systems, but also deep strike capabilities," a diplomatic source noted.
Chancellor Merz announced a common position with Trump regarding the end of the war in Ukraine. The parties discussed new sanctions and increasing pressure on Moscow.
Trump agreed to sanctions against Russian oil in exchange for help with Iran. G7 leaders are trying to keep the US in the Western camp ahead of the NATO summit.
The Head of State declared that delays in European integration would allow the Russians to block the path to the EU. He noted that Ukraine seeks equal conditions for membership and the strengthening of air defense.
Zelenskyy and Chancellor Merz discussed strengthening air defense and weapons production at the G7 summit. The leaders coordinated steps to weaken Russia and for EU accession.