Tag: Friedrich Merz
Germany Is Spending ‘Quite a Bit’ on Defense, Trump Acknowledges
In recent weeks, Washington has been pressuring NATO countries to increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP. During a meeting at the White House on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump told German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that Germany is investing “quite a bit” on defense. RELATED: Xi Asked Trump to Return to the Right Path […]
June 5, 2025
Macron’s Tissue Excuse: A New Low for Europe’s ‘Transparent’ Leaders
The recent viral video showing French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hastily hiding a “white powdery substance” on a train returning from Kyiv has sparked outrage and suspicion. The footage, which spread rapidly across social media, raises serious questions about the integrity of these Western leaders—supposed champions […]
May 16, 2025
German President Appoints Conservative Friedrich Merz as Chancellor
The Christian Democratic Union leader was elected by the Bundestag in a second attempt. On Tuesday, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier appointed conservative Friedrich Merz as chancellor, after he secured the absolute majority required in the Bundestag on his second attempt to be confirmed as the new head of government. RELATED:Friedrich Merz Fails to Secure Majority […]
May 6, 2025
Friedrich Merz Fails to Secure Majority in Vote for German Chancellor
Benchmark DAX index dipped by over 2% as the incoming chancellor failed to secure enough votes of confirmation. On Tuesday, Friedrich Merz, the Christian Democratic Union’s candidate for German chancellor, failed to secure the required majority in Bundestag vote, falling six votes short of the 316 needed to be elected chancellor. RELATED: Germany’s AfD Labeled […]
May 6, 2025
Conservative-Social Democratic Coalition Makes Friedrich Merz Virtual German Chancellor
He is expected to assume leadership of the new federal government on May 6. On Monday, Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) approved a coalition agreement with the Social Democratic Party (SPD), paving the way for a new federal government led by CDU leader Friedrich Merz. RELATED: Germany Paid Two Million Euros to Victims of Colonia […]
April 29, 2025
U.S. Vice President Vance Meets German Conservative Leader Merz
Germany’s legislative elections will be held on February 23, and Merz’s right-wing bloc is leading with 30% in voting intentions. On Friday, U.S. Vice President James Vance met in Munich with Friedrich Merz, the German conservative leader and the frontrunner in the polls for the February 23 elections. RELATED: Munich Security Conference Opens Amid Complex […]