The Latest Breaking News from Friedrich Merz

German chancellor Friedrich Merz has proclaimed that the rules-based international order is “over” in stark opening remarks at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, 13 February.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the US and Europe to jointly rebuild trans-Atlantic trust amidst rising global rivalries, warning against isolationism. He emphasized a "new trans-Atlantic partnership," distancing Europe from US "culture wars" and advocating for free trade. Merz highlighted Europe's increased defense spending and commitment to a stronger European…

The 27-nation alliance has endured several economic and political threats in recent years

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“Merzoni” isn’t a neologism that easily trips off the tongue, and it hasn’t fully taken hold in the world of European politics.

The US has almost completely withdrawn aid to Kyiv but Europe has stepped up and massively increased support to fill the gap, stabilising the flow of cash. But a new report finds that the majority of aid comes from a small handful of states.

European leaders are meeting industry bosses in Antwerp before an informal summit focused on competitiveness. Rome and Berlin push to cut bureaucracy, while Paris calls for Made in Europe preference.

As heads of state and government gather in Munich, a new report warns that the international order is under growing pressure, alliances are becoming more fragile, and geopolitical tensions are intensifying.

Germany is stepping up diplomacy in the Gulf as global alliances shift and regional tensions rise. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Doha stop comes as Berlin seeks energy security, defence partners and stability amid Iran fears.