Germany, Friedrich Merz and Trump

Germany's opposition leader Merz under fire for vowing migration crackdown
Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has pledged to impose tough border controls if elected chancellor in next month's vote. View on euronews
German opposition leader Merz urges united EU stance on Trump
Germany's conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz, frontrunner in polls to become the next chancellor, on Tuesday urged a united European stance in talks with US President Donald Trump. Merz also said Germany needed to get Poland "at the table as fast as possible" and praised Meloni of the post-fascist Brothers of Italy party,
Germany's Merz says EU needs united response to Trump
Friedrich Merz, the conservative frontrunner to replace Chancellor Olaf Scholz after Germany's upcoming elections, is calling on the European Union to present a united front in response to US President-elect Donald Trump.
Germany’s Merz says EU should offer energy, defense deals to Trump
Conservative leader Merz, front-runner to become next German chancellor, proposes EU-US energy and defense deals to establish constructive relationship with US President Trump - Anadolu Ajansı
Germany’s Merz vows to lead Europe on joint Trump strategy
Germany's election frontrunner says Europeans are waiting for Germany to take the lead on dealing with the new American president.
German Opposition Leader Sees Trump's Return as a Clarifying Force for EU
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, who is seen as the frontrunner to become the country's next chancellor, said that Donald Trump's second term will provide more clarity for the European Union.
German Chancellor Hopeful: Europe Must Consider What to Offer Trump
German conservative candidate for chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz reacts during the 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21,
German conservative: Europeans must face Trump with self-confidence
Europeans should face US President Donald Trump with self-confidence and in unity, Friedrich Merz, the main conservative candidate for chancellor in upcoming German elections said on Monday. Trump had been elected and would now lead the United States,
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Merz vows migration crackdown on Day 1 as German chancellor
The conservative leader wants to impose strict border controls after knife killings in Aschaffenburg this week.
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Merz Proposes Strict Measures to Tackle Illegal Migration
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz proposes stricter measures against illegal migration following a violent attack by an ...
Friedrich Merz warns German companies about ‘great risk’ of investing in China
Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner in the race to become Germany’s chancellor, has warned German companies about the “great risk” of investing in China.
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Von der Leyen emerges from illness to join show of support for Germany’s Merz
European Commission president is in Berlin for her first public appearance since she was admitted to hospital.
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Merz's Migration Stance: A Turning Point for Germany?
Friedrich Merz, Germany's main opposition leader, plans stringent border controls if he becomes chancellor, aiming to tackle immigration issues after a fatal stabbing by an Afghan asylum seeker. His ...
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As Europe’s conservatives rally around Merz, von der Leyen left in the cold
The EPP’s messaging is clear that the CDU will return in the driver’s seat, if Merz becomes Germany's chancellor.
Germany's Friedrich Merz calls for permanent border controls after knife attack
Friedrich Merz, currently leading in polls to become German chancellor, said Thursday if elected he will impose strict border controls.