BERLIN — A key ally of Friedrich Merz has ignited a major political debate by suggesting the chancellor’s centrist conservatives should break a taboo and […]
Author: Nette Nostlinger
Germany’s Merz turns resignation of party bigwig to his advantage
BERLIN — The resignation of one of Friedrich Merz’s most important party stalwarts in Berlin is turning into an unexpected political gift for the German […]
Merz to MAGA: Butt out of Europe’s elections
BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday pushed back against a new, million-dollar funding scheme from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to support “free […]
Germany ramps up defense spending in new budget plan ahead of NATO summit
BERLIN — Chancellor Friedrich Merz is putting Germany’s rearmament drive at the center of government spending, with a draft budget approved by his cabinet Monday […]