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Merz urges France to stick to deal on joint fighter jet project
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday France and Germany should stick to prior agreements on the configuration ...
Merz’s €46 Billion Tax-Break Package Gets Final Lawmaker Backing
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s €46 billion ($53 billion) package of tax breaks was approved by German upper-house lawmakers, the ...
Germany's Merz sees decisions on debt brake reform by spring 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects his government to take decisions on a possible reform of Germany's strict debt rules ...
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Merz and Pistorius use anniversary to tout Germany's NATO commitment
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reaffirmed Germany's determination to take a leading role in European defence amid the ...
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In German budget debate, Merz threatens Russia with war and declares himself leader of Europe
The budget debate in the Bundestag was a repulsive spectacle, demonstrating the ruthlessness with which the Social Democrats and Christian Democrats are implementing a reckless programme of rearmament ...
Germany's Merz defends record so far in budget speech
He stressed record defense spending as key to NATO ties, while clashing with the far right.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ...
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Germany's Merz backs former health minister over Covid-19 mask debate
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday backed his party colleague Jens Spahn, as the former health minister faced ...
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Merz should look to build on past for the future: China Daily editorial
In his congratulatory message to Friedrich Merz on his election as chancellor of Germany on Tuesday, President Xi Jinping said that he highly regards the development of China-Germany relations, and is ...