Friedrich Merz | The European Conservative

127 Hours of Silence: Merz Avoids Calling Berlin Blackout Left-Wing Terrorism

TEC News January 8, 2026

Merz described the Berlin blackout an “attack” and praised local authorities and the Bundeswehr for their response, citing their “excellent work.”

CDU top candidate Kai Wegner (R) and CDU leader Friedrich Merz (L) take a seat for a leadership meeting in Berlin on February 13, 2023, one day after the repeat Berlin state elections.

Senior Establishment Officials Couldn’t Care Less About Berlin Outage

Michael Curzon January 8, 2026

As if Merz wasn’t in enough trouble for saying nothing, the capital’s mayor then went to play tennis when he said he was “locked in” his office.

Merz Told To “Get Lost” at Magdeburg Christmas Market Commemoration

Michael Curzon December 22, 2025

Mourners turned on the chancellor, blaming his continued support for mass migration for the security failures that led to the deadly attack.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (L) greets the U.S. President's son-in-law Jared Kushner and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff (R) upon their arrival on December 15, 2025 at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany.

Europe Finally Praises U.S.’ “Truly Remarkable” Ukraine Peace Efforts

Michael Curzon December 16, 2025

America says it will back a multinational force in Ukraine, which is likely more important than the presence of any force itself.

Europe Scrambles for Peace Plan as Zelensky Signals NATO Concession

Javier Villamor December 15, 2025

A U.S.–Russia draft proposing territorial limits has jolted EU capitals, as Kyiv weighs trading its NATO bid for security guarantees.

Germany’s Betrayal of Israel: When Solidarity Becomes an Inconvenience

Sabine Beppler-Spahl December 12, 2025

Opportunism and a weak stance by an establishment unwilling to upset pro-Palestinian interests at home or abroad are fueling rising anti-Israel sentiment in Germany.

NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte speaks during a press conference with the German Chancellor (unseen) after talks at the Chancellery on December 11, 2025 in Berlin.

NATO Leader Urges West to Confront Russia With Joint Peace Proposal

TEC News / AFP December 11, 2025

“Do I think that when it comes to Ukraine, the U.S. and Europe can get on the same page? Yes, I’m positive,” Rutte said.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd R) as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (2nd L) and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) look on following their meeting at Number 10 Downing Street in London on December 8, 2025.

The Photo Ops Are Good, but Europe Remains on the Back Foot on Ukraine

Michael Curzon December 9, 2025

Merz has given weight to the impression that Zelensky only visits Europe to relay what decisions have been made by Trump.

(L-R) Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, France’s President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz chat on the 10 Downing Street doorstep after a meeting in central London on December 8, 2025.

European Leaders Back Zelensky, Doubt Parts of U.S. Peace Plan in London Talks

TEC News / AFP December 8, 2025

Talks with Washington remain stuck over territory and the use of frozen Russian assets, leaving Europe and the U.S. far from a common position.

Wall painting, censorship illustration (Piqsels)

The EU’s Censorship Regime Is Coming for X—Again

Lauren Smith December 8, 2025

How does Brussels still delude itself into believing there is no free-speech crisis in Europe?

Tag: Friedrich Merz

127 Hours of Silence: Merz Avoids Calling Berlin Blackout Left-Wing Terrorism

Senior Establishment Officials Couldn’t Care Less About Berlin Outage

Merz Told To “Get Lost” at Magdeburg Christmas Market Commemoration

Europe Finally Praises U.S.’ “Truly Remarkable” Ukraine Peace Efforts

Europe Scrambles for Peace Plan as Zelensky Signals NATO Concession

Germany’s Betrayal of Israel: When Solidarity Becomes an Inconvenience

NATO Leader Urges West to Confront Russia With Joint Peace Proposal

European Leaders Back Zelensky, Doubt Parts of U.S. Peace Plan in London Talks

The EU’s Censorship Regime Is Coming for X—Again

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