Joachim-Friedrich Martin Josef Merz is a German politician serving as Chancellor of Germany since 6 May 2025. He has also served as Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) since January 2022, leading the CDU/CSU (Union) parliamentary group as Leader of the Opposition in the Bundestag from February 2022 to May 2025.
In a major policy shift, Germany has suspended arms exports to Israel that could be used in Gaza, citing rising civilian casualties..
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visit the Geo stationary Tele communications satellite room at..
Shadow Home Office minister Matt Vickers expresses no confidence in the government ahead of the visit of German chancellor. The..
At a high-stakes summit in Rome, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed unwavering European support for Ukraine amid..
