Friedrich Merz
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worldMass Protests Erupt in Erfurt as German Far-Right AfD Party Holds Conference
Around 20,000 protesters march in Erfurt, Germany, against the AfD party conference. Demonstrators demand equal rights as the far-right party meets ahead of key state elections and sees a surge in national polls.
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financeChancellor Merz Tackles €360B Trade Deficit with China
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz seeks dialogue on undervalued yuan amid €360 billion EU trade deficit with China, impacting automotive sector.
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financeGermany Confronts Record Trade Deficit With China Amid Rising Tensions
Berlin faces a €90 billion trade gap with Beijing as Chancellor Merz weighs diplomatic solutions against potential EU tariffs impacting Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW.
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worldHegseth Demands Europe Lead NATO 3.0 Military Revamp
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urges European allies to assume primary responsibility for conventional defense under a revamped NATO 3.0 framework amid shifting American strategic priorities.
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worldEU Summit Confronts Ukraine Strategy, China Trade Shock and Record Budget
European leaders gather in Brussels to address Russian sanctions, unsustainable trade deficits with Beijing, and negotiations over a record €2 trillion long-term budget.
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financeMerz Faces Political Crisis as EU-China Trade Deficit Hits €360 Billion
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confronts a record €360 billion EU trade deficit with China as German auto exports plummet and coalition divisions stall unified policy.
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worldEuropean Leaders Meet Zelenskyy in London Amid Russian Setbacks
Macron, Merz, and Starmer will discuss peace and military support with Zelenskyy as Russia faces strategic failures.
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worldEurope Slams Russia's 'Oreshnik' Missile Launch as Reckless Escalation
Targeting Kyiv again, Moscow's use of the intermediate-range nuclear-capable missile draws fierce EU condemnation.