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Germany's Merz says some US lawmakers have 'no idea' of scale of Russia's rearmament
Some U.S. lawmakers do not understand the scale of Russia's rearmament campaign, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on ...
Merz Pledges New Bid With France to End Capital-Markets Impasse
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he’ll launch a new push with France to try to break a deadlock on a decade-old European ...
To Berlin’s relief, Musk — not Merz — got slammed during White House visit
For better or worse, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s much-anticipated visit to the White House became a backdrop to the Trump-Musk meltdown.
Musk vs. Trump drama dominated in D.C., but Germany's Merz quietly walked away with a win
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump was dramatically overshadowed by the U.S.
Merz says US in 'strong position' to stop Putin, Trump says 'let them fight for a little while'
Trump compared war in Ukraine to children fighting in a park during a meeting with German Chancellor Merz, who emphasized ...
Merz Gets Warm Reception, but Fails to Secure Trump Commitment on Russia
The German chancellor had come to Washington hoping to persuade President Trump to play a more active role in defending ...
Merz’s Front-Row Seat to a Bilateral Breakup He Wasn’t Expecting
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz came to Washington prepared to withstand an Oval Office meltdown. The one that unfolded ...
Germany's Merz says he agreed to boost cooperation with White House on trade issues
Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday said Germany, Europe's largest economy, was ready to take over a greater leadership ...