Friedrich Merz
German intelligence flags rise in AfD's right-wing extremist potential
The AfD rejects the accusations that its views are extremist and has said the intelligence service's assessments are politically motivated.
UN secretary-general, world leaders praise US, Iran for reaching peace agreement
US weighing accelerated troop drawdown in Europe - report
Germany's Merz visits Berlin's Chabad brass with officials in solidarity with rising antisemitism
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
The Pentagon said the withdrawal was expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months. Germany is home to some 35,000 active-duty US military personnel, more than anywhere else in Europe.
US reviewing potential reduction of troops in Germany, says Trump
Trump's post came hours after Germany's top general met with US defense officials to discuss the country's first military strategy outside of NATO since World War II.
Iran's leadership is humiliating the United States, Germany's Merz says
Merz also said he did not see what exit strategy the US was pursuing in the Iran war - comments that underlined deep divisions between Washington and its European NATO allies.
Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership
Kyiv's EU accession progress had been blocked by Hungary's nationalist premier Viktor Orban, but his defeat in elections earlier this month raised hopes it can move to the next step.
German lawyers file complaint against Merz, officials for 'aiding and abetting Gaza genocide'
In the over 100-page-long criminal complaint, the lawyers provide what they say is extensive evidence for the crime of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes committed by Israel.
World leaders and Israeli officials mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with calls to fight antisemitism
Some Israeli public figures did not make standalone Holocaust Remembrance Day statements, choosing instead to respond to current events in light of the solemn day.
Trump's war in Iran has many explanations, but few answers - opinion
From nuclear threats to regime change, Trump’s reasons for war keep shifting, leaving allies and voters confused.
Germany's Merz declares commitment to Israel after pro-Palestinian heckles him at political rally
"The federal government I lead will never leave any doubt about where we stand," Merz announced to the crowd. "We stand with Israel."
Roaring Lion: From Berlin to London, Europe stands by Israel in war with Iran - opinion
Europe pressures Israel on peace, yet consistently defends its security when existential threats emerge, showing solidarity across decades.
Hezbollah tensions rise, Trump meets with Merz
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