German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Germany's Merz pitches making Ukraine EU 'associate member'
Ukraine sees membership of the EU as vital to its future recovery and security, as the United States has essentially closed the door on it joining NATO.
June 10, 2026
Merz says Germany, China must overcome trade gaps 'together'
Merz's first official visit to China comes as Berlin and Beijing seek to build on decades-old economic ties to weather global uncertainty sparked by US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz and erratic foreign policies.
February 26, 2026
New EU rules mean Germany can soon end border controls: Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany may soon end border controls after EU interior ministers approved stricter migration measures, including return hubs outside the bloc, penalties for non-compliant migrants, and shifting controls to Europe’s external borders.
December 9, 2025