German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has welcomed the first direct talks between Ukraine and Russia since 2022 in Istanbul on ...

The meeting between Ukrainian and Russian representatives in Istanbul was the first step toward a potential resolution of the ...

Germany’s Friedrich Merz has formally become chancellor at the second attempt, hours after an unprecedented defeat signaled ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that a new package of sanctions against Russia may be adopted at the EU Council ...

In meeting with Merz, Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Türkiye will pursue efforts to ensure Ukrainian war ends with fair, lasting ...

Friedrich Merz told German newspaper Die Zeit that “Nord Stream 2 currently has no operating licence, and that is not expected to change.” ...

Friedrich Merz secured parliamentary backing as Germany’s new chancellor on the second attempt, paving the way for the ...

BERLIN — Friedrich Merz won lawmakers' approval to become the next German chancellor on Tuesday in a second vote in parliament, hours after an unprecedented defeat in the first round. The conservative ...

However, on Tuesday, Merz received 310 votes—falling short by six—as at least 18 Members of the German Parliament in the coalition did not back him, according to Reuters. To secure the position of ...

Friedrich Merz has vowed to hit the ground running when he takes over as German chancellor on Tuesday, pledging swift action ...

Friedrich Merz has plunged straight into international crises on his first full day as Germany’s new chancellor. He presented ...

Germany's newly-minted Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to attend the ceremonial inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Rome, ...