Friedrich Merz

Thüringen's CDU leader Andreas Bühl supports rent reform with hardship case regulations.

Friedrich Merz faces criticism on RTL's TV show "Am Tisch mit".

Norway's King Harald V is in serious condition, prompting his family to rush to his side.

France assesses attack risk after a drone was found in Leipzig, Germany.

Sachsen-Anhalt's Minister President Sven Schulze and AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund engaged in a contentious TV debate.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's call for democratic middle powers to unite against trade coercion proved premature when Trump imposed fifty percent tariffs on twenty billion dollars in Canadian goods, leaving Canada largely isolated as allies avoided publicly supporting its retaliatory stance.

German authorities investigate a suspected drone attack on Leipzig airport, warning perpetrators they will pay for the alleged assault.

Trump is weakening American power through blunder, bad strategy, and erosion of alliances.

Finland organizes a European summit on the Arctic, reports High North News.

The CDU is resisting the SPD's climate protection proposal to amend the constitution.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for continued resistance against Russia on Ukraine's independence anniversary, rejecting territorial concessions and urging international unity, while the EU released 6.1 billion euros in military aid to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.

Mittelstandsverband warns Chancellor Merz of coalition failure if clear leadership is not established soon.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy identified late 2026 through summer 2027 as the optimal diplomatic window to end Russia's war against Ukraine, while acknowledging major disagreements over Donbas and announcing a $27 billion defense budget shortfall.

Minister Linnemann wants to secure pension claims for caregivers in Germany.

Rescue teams search for victims after a Russian drone attack kills 16 in a Ukrainian mall.

Environmental groups criticize the German government's climate policy for lacking progress.

EU foreign policy chief condemns Ukraine shopping centre attack that killed 16 as terror.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb dismissed warnings of a Russian NATO attack by 2029, stating he sees no evidence supporting such predictions, while emphasizing NATO's superior military deterrence and Russia's focus on spreading fear rather than direct confrontation.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz engages in a heated TV debate with citizens, defending his policies.

Minister Warken suggests compromise on pension reform with transition and hardship rules.

Brandenburg's health minister proposes using sugar tax revenue for healthcare and prevention.

Russia's suspected hybrid warfare campaign against Europe has intensified, with explosives-laden drones discovered at a German airport and arson attacks on defense facilities across multiple countries, reflecting a shift toward more violent tactics against NATO supporters of Ukraine.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged government climate action Tuesday after extreme summer heatwaves killed approximately 14,000 people and caused estimated 36 billion euros in economic damage, amid pressure from environmental groups and opposition parties demanding urgent intervention.

UK Prime Minister Burnham plans to convey Zelenskyy's requests for Patriot missiles to Trump, while the Kremlin accuses Western leaders of prolonging Ukraine's conflict and German investigators discover additional drone evidence near Leipzig airport.

Ukraine marked its 35th independence anniversary by securing 6.1 billion euros in EU military aid for air defense systems, ammunition, and radar, while British Prime Minister Burnham approved cruise missile production using British technology to strengthen Ukraine's defense against Russia's ongoing invasion.

Ukraine's President Zelensky vows to find a solution to Russian aggression on Independence Day.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened EU net payer states at his chancellery to discuss the 2028-2034 EU financial framework, seeking to reduce the proposed two trillion euro budget to 1.6 trillion euros before year-end.

President Steinmeier officially receives the key to his new Berlin office.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Ukraine, reaffirming support against Russia's attack.

Six EU finance ministers jointly urged Ireland's presidency to propose a windfall tax on energy companies, citing soaring profits exceeding crude oil price increases and public discontent over rising living costs during the current energy crisis.

Minister Linnemann wants to secure pension claims for caregivers, avoiding planned cuts.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attributes a recent Eifel forest fire to climate change.

Germany's conservatives face challenges ahead of state elections.

Sahra Wagenknecht defends AfD's Ulrich Siegmund, saying he is not a new Hitler.

Germany reportedly blames Russia for a drone incident at Leipzig airport.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a crisis as public trust in the government hits a historic low.

Top candidates in Saxony-Anhalt's state election debate each other in Germany.

The European Union has entered Arctic geopolitical competition, intensifying regional rivalry as global powers race to secure resources and strategic influence in the warming Arctic amid climate change and melting ice.

The Trump administration suspended US immigration visa processing temporarily while embassy staff complete training to screen applicants deemed likely to burden social services, while planning to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourist visas obtained for asylum claims.

The UK provides Ukraine with Storm Shadow technology to develop its own long-range weapon.

Trump is weakening American power through blunder, bad strategy, and vandalism of alliances.

A Merz spokesman claims there is no conflict between Berlin and Rome regarding migrants.

UK Prime Minister Burnham authorized sharing classified missile technology with Ukraine, prompting Russia to accuse Britain of direct war participation and threaten targeting Ukrainian production facilities, while Burnham dismissed Moscow's warnings and pledged continued support.

Finland will host EU leaders in Rovaniemi on September 13-14 to develop a unified Arctic strategy amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, including Trump's Greenland claims and China's Arctic shipping activities.

Germany's foreign minister slams Russia's escalating attacks on Ukraine and pledges more aid for Kyiv.

The Greens demand a climate policy turnaround from Chancellor Merz after his visit to a wildfire area.

Friedrich Merz aims to implement reform plans quickly at an upcoming cabinet meeting.

German Foreign Minister Wadephul did not exclude new EU sanctions against Israel after National Security Minister Ben-Gvir advocated killing thirty to forty Gaza civilians nightly, prompting condemnation from German officials and calls for targeted sanctions.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticizes climate change deniers after visiting a community affected by a severe forest fire.

India is pursuing Ariha Shah's case with German authorities to preserve her cultural needs.