Friedrich Merz has been German Chancellor since May 2025. Exactly one year after a first "What Now, Mr. Merz?" on ZDF, he ...

Germany’s chancellor says disputes with Trump over Iran did not drive U.S. plans to reduce its military footprint in Germany.

After a perilous blowup with Washington, the chancellor is falling back on the familiar tactic of saying things the U.S.

Merz publicly wonders if he could have handled Trump better, but doesn’t plan to change his style to be more “polished.” ...

German chancellor downplays US military drawbacks and president’s barbs in TV interview ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that “I have to accept that the American president has a different view on these issues ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday he would not give up on working with US President Donald Trump, ...

Trump said D-Day was "not a great day" for Germany. Merz replied the Normandy invasion marked "the liberation of my country from a Nazi dictator.” WASHINGTON −Another day, another startled leader in ...

The chancellor berated those who view democratic politics through an “instant gratification” lens and refuse to accept a ...