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Taurus cruise missiles: Weapons Germany could be sending Ukraine to strike deep into Russia

German chancellor Friedrich Merz says it is possible Berlin will send the longe-range cruise missiles to Kyiv

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

What are Germany’s Taurus missiles that Ukraine wants?

German Chancellor Merz’s recent comments cause speculation Berlin will finally send the weapons to Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · May 28, 2025

Zelensky Set To Meet Germany's Merz In Berlin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was due to visit Germany on Wednesday for talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has pledged muscular backing for Kyiv in its fight against Russia.

International Business Times · May 28, 2025

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Zelenskyy bound for Berlin with Merz boxed in by German coalition

The German chancellor’s desire to lift restrictions on longer range weapons for Ukraine has been frustrated by his Social Democrat partners

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2025

US, Europe lift ‘range restrictions’ on Ukraine missiles: Why it matters

German leader Merz confirms Kyiv can now target Russian military positions with long-range weapons from Western allies.

Al Jazeera · May 27, 2025

Britain backs Germany over letting Ukraine fire West-supplied weapons deep into Russia to fight Putin attacks

Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Berlin and other major allies are no longer imposing any range restrictions on weapons supplied to Kyiv

Evening Standard · May 27, 2025

Germany's Merz says there are no more range restrictions on the weapons supplied to Ukraine

Germany’s new chancellor says that his country and other major allies are no longer imposing any range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion

The Independent UK · May 26, 2025

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German troops start first permanent foreign deployment since second world war

Heavy combat unit of 4,800 soldiers and 200 civilian staff inaugurated in Lithuania on Nato’s eastern flank

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

New chancellor, old constraints: Germany’s Friedrich Merz will have a hard time freeing the country from its self-imposed shackles

Friedrich Merz received a rude shock on the morning of May 6, 2025, as he prepared to lose the “in-waiting” qualifier from his title as German chancellor.

The Conversation · May 16, 2025

Germany to comply with Trump's 5% defence spending target, foreign minister suggests

US President Donald Trump has long demanded that NATO partners spend more on defence. Germany now wants to comply.

Euronews · May 15, 2025

Friedrich Merz makes big promises from Ukraine to economy in first government statement to Bundestag

The new German chancellor has pledged to recover Berlin from years of economic stagnation, deliver on “much needed” military development and fulfil NATO defence spending targets.

Euronews · May 15, 2025

Merz vows to keep the US on board on Ukraine and strengthen Germany's military and economy

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will work to bring Europe and the U.S. together in their approach to Ukraine

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

'High Expectations': EU Looks To Merz For Boost In Tough Times

Germany's Friedrich Merz makes his maiden trip to Brussels Friday with expectations riding high that the changing of the guard in Berlin can bring fresh momentum to Europe at a time of dizzying global challenges.

International Business Times · May 9, 2025

Merz and Macron to jumpstart Franco-German relations in ‘new push for Europe’

German chancellor says reset vital to help Europe become more unified to face huge security and economic challenges

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025

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Euronews · May 7, 2025

Merz-Macron meeting: Germany and France to set up 'joint defence and security council'

The meeting between the two leaders was an attempt to revive the stalled 'Franco-German motor' before Germany's new chancellor heads to Poland.

Euronews · May 6, 2025

Friedrich Merz elected as German chancellor - as it happened

Euronews takes a look through the top 10 photos of the day, during which CDU leader Friedrich Merz both lost and then won enough votes to be elected as German chancellor.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Why Friedrich Merz’s voting debacle could upset his ambitious plans for the EU

The voting fiasco has shaken the beginning of a leadership that was supposed to signal a new era of stability

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025

Germany’s Merz confirmed as chancellor in second vote following first round humiliation – as it happened

CDU/CSU leader had expected an easy victory in ballot to succeed the outgoing Olaf Scholz

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Al Jazeera · May 6, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,167

These are the key events on day 1,167 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Euronews · May 6, 2025

German lawmakers to vote on whether to approve Merz as chancellor

Merz must secure 316 votes in the 630-seat strong lower chamber of German parliament in order to become chancellor.

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025

Scholz to hand over power in Germany to sound of feminist anthem Respect

Song made famous by Aretha Franklin is on military band’s set list for handover of chancellery to Friedrich Merz

International Business Times · May 5, 2025

German Coalition Deal Signed On Eve Of Merz Govt Launch

The conservatives of Germany's designated chancellor Friedrich Merz and the centre-left Social Democrats formally signed their coalition contract on Monday, on the eve of launching their new government.

Al Jazeera · May 5, 2025

Germany set for new government as mainstream parties sign coalition deal

New government must revive economy as Ukraine war and Trump complicate European security and trade.

Euronews · Apr 29, 2025

Fact-check: Is the US blocking German plans to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine?

As German chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz hints at a change in policy on the transfer of Taurus missiles to Kyiv, unfounded claims are circulating that the Trump administration could block the move.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

Friedrich Merz's party approves German coalition agreement, bringing him closer to the chancellery

German election winner Friedrich Merz’s party has approved an agreement to form a coalition government with a center-left rival

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