The E3 and Ukraine: continued pressure on Russia and direct talks with the Kremlin Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW)08:00Emmanuel Macron Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky

Germany: Far-right AfD’s voter potential hits new high as Chancellor Merz’s conservatives slip Anadolu Agency09:16Alternative for Germany German Politics Germany

Far-right surge puts Merz’s coalition on the clock to deliver Politico EU22:08Alternative for Germany German Politics Germany

Merz, Macron agree to halt FCAS fighter jet plan: Berlin RFI12:15Emmanuel Macron Germany France

Germany, France abandon joint FCAS fighter after industry deadlock AeroTime11:17Emmanuel Macron Germany France

Germany’s Merz urges negotiations for lasting Ukraine peace, backs EU association and increased … UAWire07:42EU/Ukraine EU Ukraine

Ukraine will become part of the European Union in long term - Merz Interfax-Ukraine06:24EU/Ukraine EU Ukraine

Merz accuses AfD lawmakers of cozying up to Moscow Kyiv Post08:00Alternative for Germany Germany Ukraine

Merz sees Ukraine's EU membership in the "distant future" and rebukes AfD with mention of champagne trips to Moscow UNN.ua07:44Alternative for Germany Germany Ukraine

Europe ready to take the reins from US in talks with Putin, says Berlin Politico EU09:19Russia Europe Berlin

German chancellor welcomes US-Iran agreement, calls it diplomatic breakthrough Anadolu Agency20:49Donald Trump Middle East Iran

German Chancellor Merz reiterates idea of "associate membership" in EU for Ukraine European Pravda06:07EU/Ukraine Ukraine EU

How Brussels perceives Merz’s idea of a special status for Ukraine in EU European Pravda10:33EU/Ukraine Ukraine EU

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'On same team': Merz gifts Trump German football jersey France 2408:37

Zelenskyy and Merz discussed defense support for Ukraine and the steps necessary to achieve peace UNN.ua08:35

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Friedrich Merz Discussed Defense Support for Ukraine and Steps Needed to Achieve Peace President of Ukraine - Official Site08:18

Zelenskyy and Merz discuss strengthening Ukrainian air defense and implementation of new agreements Interfax-Ukraine08:18

Mertz presents Trump with a German national team jersey bearing the number “Trump 47” at the G7 summit Voice Of Emirates08:06

In the last 2 hours

Zelenskyy, Merz Discuss Air Defense, Battlefield Situation and Pressure on Russia at G7 Summit Freedom08:00

Watch: German chancellor surprises Trump with 'Trump 47' football jersey at G7 euronews07:20

In the last 6 hours

Zelenskyy meets Macron on G7 sidelines in France, meetings with Starmer, Merz, and Carney planned Interfax-Ukraine04:54

In the last 8 hours

PM meeting with Chancellor Merz of Germany: 15 June 2026 GOV.UK (Press Release)02:33

Yesterday

Merz: window of opportunity to end Ukraine war The New Voice of Ukraine14:41 15-Jun-26

Behind closed doors: How does Mertz plan to regain Trump’s trust at the G7 summit? Voice Of Emirates13:03 15-Jun-26

In the last 7 days

German chancellor welcomes US-Iran agreement, calls it diplomatic breakthrough Anadolu Agency20:49 14-Jun-26

Merz Proposes Associate EU Membership Model for Ukraine Ahead of Full Accession Freedom12:20 14-Jun-26

Trump Hosts Zelenskyy And European Leaders At White House Amid Ukraine War Talks Outlook India09:50 13-Jun-26

Merz to give Trump a secret birthday gift at G7 summit The New Voice of Ukraine04:52 13-Jun-26

Trump to receive a gift and a letter from Merz for his 80th birthday – media UNN.ua18:50 12-Jun-26

Berlin attacks Cypriot EU budget proposal as ‘unaffordable’ Politico EU08:35 12-Jun-26

Germany’s Merz urges negotiations for lasting Ukraine peace, backs EU association and increased … UAWire07:42 12-Jun-26

Far-right surge puts Merz’s coalition on the clock to deliver Politico EU22:08 11-Jun-26

Rada European Integration Committee head: Ukraine's associate EU membership proposal has merit Interfax-Ukraine13:01 11-Jun-26

Forcing Refugees To Return to Syria is a Bad Idea Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung10:14 11-Jun-26

Why Mass Return of Refugees To Syria is a Bad Idea Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung10:04 11-Jun-26

Why Mass Return of Refugees Would Harm Syria's Economy Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung09:44 11-Jun-26

Ukraine Could Gain Representation in Brussels Before Joining EU, Merz Says The Gaze09:39 11-Jun-26

Merz Proposes EU Associate Status for Ukraine Kyiv Post08:21 11-Jun-26

Merz Accuses AfD Lawmakers of Cozying Up to Moscow Kyiv Post08:00 11-Jun-26

Merz sees Ukraine's EU membership in the "distant future" and rebukes AfD with mention of champagne trips to Moscow UNN.ua07:44 11-Jun-26

Ukraine will become part of the European Union in long term - Merz Interfax-Ukraine06:24 11-Jun-26

Merz: Ukrainian European commissioner could become Kyiv representative in Brussels Ukrinform06:22 11-Jun-26

German Chancellor Merz reiterates idea of "associate membership" in EU for Ukraine European Pravda06:07 11-Jun-26

Merz hints at tougher China trade measures ahead of EU summit Politico EU05:30 11-Jun-26

German chancellor expects EU Parliament to approve US trade deal next week Anadolu Agency05:23 11-Jun-26

Germany plots next steps after European fighter jet project collapses The Irish Times01:10 11-Jun-26

Successful ILA opening in Berlin: Emirates welcomes German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to its A380 Emirates (Press Release)00:11 11-Jun-26

Ukraine should not reject associate EU membership The Kyiv Independent11:49 10-Jun-26

Germany's Merz says new Franco-German air defence data project to be outlined by July Rock Hill Herald09:45 10-Jun-26

Germany: Far-right AfD’s voter potential hits new high as Chancellor Merz’s conservatives slip Anadolu Agency09:16 9-Jun-26

EU-Western Balkans Summit 2026: New Impetus for the Enlargement Debate? The Balkans in Europe Policy Advisory Group08:33 9-Jun-26

Merz, Kos congratulate Pashinyan on election victory Interfax-Ukraine02:30 9-Jun-26

For the German chancellor, it's one battle after another The National00:22 9-Jun-26

In the last month

Franco-German-Spanish FCAS fighter program dead: Reports Breaking Defense13:59 8-Jun-26

Protesters in Berlin demand Chancellor Merz's resignation TRT World12:51 8-Jun-26

Merz, Macron agree to halt Fcas fighter jet plan: Berlin RFI12:15 8-Jun-26

Friedrich Merz congratulates Nikol Pashinyan and the people of Armenia Armenpress11:56 8-Jun-26

European fighter jet project shelved after German Chancellor Merz and French President Macron agree to abandon program Sweden Herald11:51 8-Jun-26

Thousands rally in Berlin, demanding Chancellor Merz step down Anadolu Agency11:34 8-Jun-26

German, French leaders unable to resolve Fcas fighter jet dispute, sources say Bellingham Herald11:29 8-Jun-26

Germany, France abandon joint Fcas fighter after industry deadlock AeroTime11:17 8-Jun-26

Germany’s Merz welcomes election outcome, backs stronger Armenia-Europe cooperation Public Radio of Armenia10:56 8-Jun-26

Europe ready to take the reins from US in talks with Putin, says Berlin Politico EU09:19 8-Jun-26

The E3 and Ukraine: continued pressure on Russia and direct talks with the Kremlin Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW)08:00 8-Jun-26

Apostolovic: Macron-Merz non-paper would benefit Serbia, accelerate EU enlargement Tanjug07:34 8-Jun-26

Democracy's last bullet in Germany - can Merz deliver? Sweden Herald05:07 8-Jun-26

Zelensky, Starmer, Macron and Merz Set Out Five Principles for Peace With Russia Kyiv Post01:48 8-Jun-26

Zelenskyy, Starmer, Macron, and Merz agree on key parameters of potential truce: ceasefire, front line as basis for… Interfax-Ukraine01:25 8-Jun-26

Starmer hosts Zelensky, Macron and Merz; Russian strikes hit nuclear site, kill 3 in Ukraine Los Angeles Times17:52 7-Jun-26

Starmer hosts Zelenskyy, Macron and Merz as Russian strikes kill 3 in Ukraine Connecticut Post17:45 7-Jun-26

Zelenskiy in London for talks with Starmer, Macron and Merz The Charlotte Observer15:28 7-Jun-26

Zelenskiy in UK for talks with Starmer, Macron and Merz The Charlotte Observer11:23 7-Jun-26

Zelenskyy Arrives in UK for Talks With Starmer, Macron and Merz Freedom11:02 7-Jun-26

Merz fears far-right 'big bang' in German regional polls Hurriyet Daily News07:31 7-Jun-26

Starmer to Host Zelenskyy, Macron and Merz for Ukraine Talks in London Outlook India07:07 7-Jun-26

UK's Starmer hosts Zelenskyy, Macron and Merz to discuss support for Ukraine MailOnline05:37 7-Jun-26

Zelensky in London for Ukraine talks with Starmer, Macron and Merz Sweden Herald02:40 7-Jun-26

Merz warns of far-right ‘big bang' in eastern German elections Miami Herald20:00 6-Jun-26

"Mehrzweckeier": Anti-Merz diss as youth word of the year? euronews07:42 6-Jun-26

Merz: Serbia must choose between Europe, Russia and China Azeri-Press Agency01:04 6-Jun-26

Macron, Starmer and Merz to Meet Zelensky in London for Ukraine Talks Kyiv Post21:26 5-Jun-26

Macron, Starmer and Merz to meet Zelenskyy in London on June 7, Elysee says Azeri-Press Agency18:37 5-Jun-26

Germany’s Merz says EU to initiate integration of Western Balkans Al Jazeera14:00 5-Jun-26

Macron, Merz, Starmer and Zelensky to meet Sunday in London Macau Business12:50 5-Jun-26

Vucic: Serbia absolutely in favour of Macron-Merz proposal of gradual EU integration Tanjug12:13 5-Jun-26

North Macedonia's PM Confers with French President, German Chancellor Bulgarian News Agency12:11 5-Jun-26

Elysee: Macron, Starmer, Merz, Zelenskyy to Meet June 7 NewsMax11:55 5-Jun-26

Zelenskyy to meet Macron, Merz and Starmer on Sunday, France says euronews11:42 5-Jun-26

Macron, Starmer and Merz to meet Zelenskiy in London on June 7, Elysee says Miami Herald11:06 5-Jun-26

EU must be ready and able to expand, Merz says at summit with Balkan leaders Macon.com07:08 5-Jun-26

Vucic: Important meeting with von der Leyen, Costa, Macron and Merz about Serbia's EU future Tanjug06:16 5-Jun-26

Czech PM sees Merz as EU negotiator with Russia on ending war European Pravda05:51 5-Jun-26

In the Czech Republic, Merz is proposed to lead the EU diplomatic mission for peace in Ukraine UNN.ua00:17 5-Jun-26

Macron and Merz head to Montenegro as EU races to secure its next frontier Politico EU22:04 4-Jun-26

Top Trump official slams Germany (again) over verdict for man who called Merz a liar Politico EU14:27 4-Jun-26

Germany fails to win UN Security Council seat in major diplomatic setback for Merz Politico EU15:33 3-Jun-26

Germany’s Chancelor defends gas-fired power plants projects, vows to boost renewables too DTT-NET07:08 3-Jun-26

PM Magyar Welcomed By Troubled Chancellor Merz in Berlin Hungary Today03:59 3-Jun-26

Hungary returns to Europe, says Magyar The Budapest Times01:00 3-Jun-26

Merz to Magyar: You’ve proven that the pendulum doesn't just swing in the illiberal or authoritarian direction Telex21:21 2-Jun-26

Merz Tells Hungary: Support for Ukraine and EU Accession Must Not Be Held Hostage to Bilateral Disputes Freedom13:06 2-Jun-26

Merz urged Magyar to support the EU's course on Ukraine UNN.ua12:54 2-Jun-26

German chancellor calls on Israel to uphold Lebanon ceasefire Anadolu Agency09:14 2-Jun-26

German chancellor rules out coalition with far-right AfD party Anadolu Agency07:52 2-Jun-26

What Germany expects from Hungary as Magyar visits Merz euronews03:13 2-Jun-26

Merz will gather leaders to forge NATO for wooing Trump Miami Herald20:06 1-Jun-26

Merz hopes to mend EU–U.S. ties The New Voice of Ukraine15:45 1-Jun-26

Germany’s Merz pays tribute to slain politician, warns of far-right threat Anadolu Agency13:20 1-Jun-26

Merz to Gather European Leaders Ahead of NATO Summit Kyiv Post12:34 1-Jun-26

Hungary's Péter Magyar heads Berlin and Paris to seal EU reset euronews11:46 1-Jun-26

Why rejecting Merz's idea would hurt Ukraine and what Lithuania and France are proposing instead European Pravda10:06 1-Jun-26

Most Germans see no political gain in replacing Merz The New Voice of Ukraine06:36 1-Jun-26

René Rabeder: Why European conservatives are losing faith in America Florida Politics18:44 31-May-26

Germany and France deepen nuclear deterrence cooperation with new high-level steering group UAWire10:22 30-May-26

ExplainerAdditional advantages on Ukraine's path to full EU membership – German ambassador on Merz’s idea European Pravda15:38 29-May-26

Chancellor swap? Rumors swirl about German leader Merz’s future Courthouse News14:12 29-May-26

Chancellor swap? Rumours swirl about German leader Merz's future France 2413:31 29-May-26

Merz ousting dismissed as 'speculation' by German govt RTE12:44 29-May-26

How Brussels perceives Merz’s idea of a special status for Ukraine in EU European Pravda10:33 29-May-26

German ambassador on Merz's idea of special status for Ukraine in EU: "The best proposal" European Pravda08:31 29-May-26

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Yad Vashem today, December 7 The World Holocaust Remembrance Center (Press Release)07:36 29-May-26

German Envoy Explains “Associate Membership” Proposal, Calls It Best Realistic Step for Ukraine The Gaze04:25 29-May-26

Six ways Merz’s "EU associate membership" idea could benefit Ukraine: a view from Brussels European Pravda04:05 29-May-26

German Chancellor Merz shuts down unrest within party with vow to revive country Hindustan Times07:37 28-May-26

German court fines man for insulting Chancellor Merz on social media Anadolu Agency06:03 28-May-26

Merz's inner circle denies preparations for his early replacement as head of government UNN.ua02:49 28-May-26

German top economists urge Merz to enact painful reforms to revive growth Politico EU08:34 27-May-26

One year of Germany under Merz: A sobering interim assessment Daily Sabah17:12 26-May-26

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