Friedrich Merz acknowledged that European powers were enjoying the benefits of U.S. military power without meaningfully ...

Macron shocked the world on Thursday when he broke ranks with his allies and announced that France would recognize Palestine ...

Generally at least, Germany leading the way in increasing defense spending, joined by other members of the alliance, helps ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron have emphasized the importance of the Franco-German ...

German chancellor Friedrich Merz never got to see Germany play at the Women’s European Championship. “If it goes well we’ll ...

Committing to spending 5% of gross domestic product on defense, taking a tougher stance on immigration, and focusing ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says his coalition has a “stable foundation” and has achieved a lot in its first 10 weeks.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron sought to present a united front amid a raft of geopolitical and economic challenges.

The president’s decision was largely the result of the chancellor’s initiative,” Wadephul said. “Friedrich Merz played an ...

Germany’s new chancellor is reshaping Europe’s geopolitical landscape, pushing China away, boosting NATO, and strengthening ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, left, poses with President Donald Trump in this still from a video taken during Merz's visit to the White House on June 5, 2025.