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Merz warns of dangers to democracy as Germany celebrates constitution
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned on Friday that democracy needs to be defended against those who attack it "from ...
Germany's economy grew by 0.4% in the 1st quarter. That's double the initial estimate
The German economy, Europe's biggest, grew by 0.4% in the first quarter thanks to stronger-than-expected exports and ...
Germany readying 1.5% of GDP for dual military use infrastructure, says Merz
Germany plans to allocate 1.5% of its economic output to infrastructure that has military uses, Chancellor Friedrich Merz ...
Germany's Merz backs higher defence spending target
New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gave his support on Thursday to a higher spending target for the military, as pressure ...
Merz vows to keep the US on board on Ukraine and strengthen Germany’s military and economy
New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will work to bring Europe and the U.S. together in their approach to Ukraine.
Germany's Merz: EU should 'ideally' scrap supply chain law
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday called for the European Union's supply chain audit law to be scrapped, though ...
New chancellor, old constraints: Germany’s Friedrich Merz will have a hard time freeing the country from its self-imposed shackles
Post-WWII Germany has long been wary of state power and unfettered spending − and that may stymie new chancellor’s plans.
Merz Commits Germany to Building Europe’s Strongest Military
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his government’s top priority is to transform the nation’s armed forces into Europe’s ...
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Merz backs Germany's new migration policy amid EU criticism
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended his government's new migration policy on Saturday, saying it remains in line with ...