Friedrich Merz
Germany, France push for secondary sanctions on Russia amid Ukraine war
The leaders of Europe’s two biggest economies, Germany and France, have called for secondary sanctions aimed at disrupting Russia’s war in Ukraine after holding the 25th Franco-German Council of Ministers. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to accelerate measures targeting Russia’s war machine, including “companies from third countries that support Russia’s […]
Germany Halts Military Exports to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict
Germany has suspended all military exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, following Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City. Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the decision, emphasizing that Germany can no longer ignore the worsening toll on civilians in Gaza. “Under these circumstances, the German government will not authorize any exports […]
EU and US Edge Closer to Trade Deal as Tariff Deadline Looms
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that negotiations between the European Union(EU) and the United States(US) over a long-running trade dispute are making progress. Speaking in Berlin on Wednesday ahead of a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron, Merz said, “We have been hearing in the last few minutes that there could possibly be decisions,” […]