Merz, Germany and Trump

German chancellor candidate Merz criticises leaked US ambassador briefing about Trump
Friedrich Merz, the leading candidate for the chancellery in Germany's upcoming election, said a leaked briefing by Germany's ambassador to the United States heavily criticising Donald Trump was damaging to the German government's reputation.
Chancellor hopeful Merz prepares Germany for era of ‘systemic conflict’
The incumbent government of Chancellor Olaf Scholz, a Social Democrat (SPD), has styled itself as a champion of the rules-based international order and, in the case of Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, of an ethical, feminist foreign policy.
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.
German chancellor hopeful: Europe must consider what to offer Trump
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, tipped to become chancellor in next month's election, said on Tuesday U.S. President Donald Trump could prove an interesting partner for Europe provided the region had a strong common negotiating position.
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 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,
Leading German chancellor candidate Merz vows more assertive global role
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, tipped to become the next chancellor, said on Thursday he wanted to win back the lost trust of key allies and ensure Berlin is more assertive on the global stage in a speech laying out his foreign policy plans.
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Diplomatic Tensions Flair with Leaked German Briefing on Trump
Friedrich Merz, a top candidate for German chancellor, criticized a leaked briefing by Germany's U.S. ambassador that ...
German ruling elite’s answer to Trump: Adaptation, emulation and retaliation
The ruling elite’s responses to Trump include unifying Europe under German leadership, making the continent militarily ...
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Trump's return darkens mood as Germany heads to elections
Donald Trump's return to the White House has darkened the mood in Germany a month before elections, as multiple crises shake ...
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Friedrich Merz: A Dealmaker in European Politics
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz sees potential in collaborating with U.S. President Trump, advocating for a strong ...
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More overlaps than conflicts, Germany's Merz says of Trump
The front-runner to become Germany's next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has called for a common European strategy in view of ...
Donald Trump shakes up German politics
While leading German politicians fear the worst from Trump's second presidency, German parties are taking very different ...
At Davos, the T-word lurks menacingly in the background amid concerns of a ‘fracturing’ world
On the first day of this year’s Davos, three Greenpeace campaigners evaded the tight security checks to scale a balcony in ...
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Hedge against pressure
To hedge against Trumpian pressure tactics, it would therefore be in Germany's interest to lead the way toward a more independent European policy. Such a policy would not seek equidistance between ...