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German government junks its promised cuts to electricity tax for the bulk of the population: A harbinger of massive social attacks
The government and party leaders have made clear they are determined to squeeze trillions of euros out of the working ...
Germany's Merz urges quick US tariff deal with deadline days away
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the European Union on Thursday to settle a tariff dispute with the United States as ...
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Germany considers purchasing American air defense systems for Ukraine
The German government announced today that it is considering purchasing Patriot air defense systems from the United States ...
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German Chancellor Merz wishes Germany all the best at Euro 2025
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has wished the Germany women's national team all the best for their opening game at Euro ...
Germany's Merz: Want to Keep Schengen Area but Cannot Be Abused
BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany wants to retain the EU's Schengen area which allows free movement but that can only work if it is ...
German Chancellor Merz faces Pride flag fallout after saying Bundestag 'not a circus'
Friedrich Merz's stance against displaying the rainbow flag at the German parliament for the upcoming Christopher Street Day ...
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Merz: Franco-German nuclear deterrence a 'very long-term' matter
Nuclear deterrence cooperation between France and Germany is a matter for the "very, very long term," German Chancellor ...
Chinese FM calls for sustained, healthy and stable devt of ties in meeting with German Chancellor
This marks Wang's first visit to Germany after the new German government was formed, and China has higher expectations for ...
Germany to raise defense spending to 3.5% of GDP in 2029
Germany’s finance minister has vowed to lift the country’s defense spending to 3.5% of gross domestic product in 2029.
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Germany's Merz defends border control policy after Polish retaliation
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday defended his administration's policy on border controls amid growing criticism ...
German Lawmakers Back Merz’s €46 Billion Tax-Breaks Package
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s €46 billion ($53 billion) package of tax breaks was approved by Germany’s lower house of ...
UniCredit CEO presses case for Commerzbank merger in letter to Germany's Merz
The CEO of UniCredit renewed his push to merge the Italian bank with its German rival Commerzbank , attempting to make his ...