Browsing: Friedrich Merz

European leaders reportedly have a group chat to discuss and respond quickly whenever Trump makes unexpected or controversial statements.

Cliff Notes –  A diplomatic breakthrough is needed between the feuding neighbours – German-Polish relations What is about: The upcoming…

TL;DR – German chancellor urges Ukraine to curb male refugee numbers German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Ukrainian President…

Cliff Notes – Cypriot president visits Berlin before Cyprus EU presidency Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz…

Germany recorded just 61,300 new asylum applications in the first half of 2025, almost half the volume compared with 121,426 in H1 2024.

On a drive to strengthen the EU, especially with the threat of Trump’s growing allies within the union, who won’t allow a stronger EU.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticises EU members for not suspending a trade deal with Israel despite a recent review citing major human rights violations in Gaza.

European leaders expressed deep concern after Israel launched an unprovoked attack on Iran and have called for an immediate de-escalation.

Merz’s CDU and its Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union (CSU) have struck a coalition deal with the SPD to form a new government. The coalition agreement came after the CDU came in first place in snap German elections in February.   

Germany’s Bundestag is poised to vote on a significant fiscal package that proposes amendments to longstanding debt policies, aiming to facilitate increased defence spending and establish a €500 billion infrastructure and climate fund.

The vote is seen as a response to Russia’s advances in Ukraine as the United States makes clear Europe can no longer rely on US protection from Russia.

Supporters of lifting the debt restrictions to boost defence spending say it’s essential for European security but there is also opposition. The decision could influence broader European defence initiatives, like the EU’s proposed €800 billion ReArm Europe fund.