Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for renewed Franco-German cooperation
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Friedrich Merz says a reset in relations is vital to help Europe overcome its security and economic 'challenges'.
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Merz makes diplomatic debut in Paris as Germany, France seek united EU stance
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Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, made his debut on the world stage Wednesday by joining forces with France and Poland to reinforce European unity on Ukraine and trade.
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Merz and Macron to jumpstart Franco-German relations in ‘new push for Europe’
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German chancellor says reset is vital to help Europe become more unified to face ‘enormous’ economic challenges
France and Germany will seek to jumpstart their relationship, Emmanuel Macron and Friedr…
Friedrich Merz arrives as a humbled new German chancellor – but that may not be the worst way to start | Jörg Lau
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Defeat in the first round of a confirmation vote was humiliating. It could be the lesson Merz needed to change his leadership style
There goes the cliche about German politics being stable but dull. G…
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Macron, Merz tout renewed Franco-German engine to lead Europe
The two leaders say they will not let national interests divide them.
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Germany finally has a leader. Now comes the hard part for Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz is Germany's chancellor, but after a rocky start to his term, more challenges are ahead.
Merz to Trump team: Stay out of German politics
The new conservative chancellor criticized top Trump administration officials' recent defenses of Germany's far-right AfD.
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Merz's messy path to power raises questions for future government
Merz had been working to project strength and purpose but instead became mired in political intrigue and division.
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Friedrich Merz und der erste Tag als Kanzler
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Jetzt beginnt die Arbeit für den neuen Regierungschef, aber auch für die Ministerinnen und Minister und Staatssekretäre. Rasmus Buchsteiner gibt den Überblick, welche Rädchen jetzt ineinander greifen…
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France could now prove the weak link in the Franco-German engine
The relationship between the two countries may be more difficult to rebuild than the warm words between Merz and Macron suggest.