Friedrich Merz | The European Conservative

Germany’s Reunification Anniversary: An Elite Retreat from the People

Sabine Beppler-Spahl October 9, 2025

Though Germany’s divisions appeared larger than ever on a day designed to commemorate unity, these divisions are not geographical but political, cultural, and social.

Friedrich Merz in Berlin on October 9, 2025

Merz To Lead Emergency Talks on German Auto Industry

TEC News / AFP October 9, 2025

The crisis facing German automakers: declining sales, rising competition from Chinese-made EVs, and uncertainty over EU combustion-engine ban in 2035.

German Mayor in Critical Condition After Knife Attack

Rebeka Kis October 8, 2025

The newly elected SPD mayor of Herdecke was reportedly assaulted at home, with her adopted son taken for questioning by police.

Germany’s Conscription Clash: CSU Leader Slams ‘Wishy-Washy’ Volunteer Law

Zolta Győri October 6, 2025

CDU/CSU pushes for mandatory draft while SPD resists, citing Bundeswehr’s infrastructure woes

Merz Opens Door to Mandatory Military Service in German

TEC News October 6, 2025

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday he no longer believes Germany’s volunteer recruitment system will suffice, signalling that compulsory service may soon return.

Merz Calls for Unity—but Offers Austerity

Christina Holmgren-Larson October 4, 2025

During the celebration of 35 years since reunification, the chancellor warned Germans they’d have to make “more effort” for the country to stand up to external and internal threats.

An election poster of AfD co-chair Alice Weidel (R) is seen in front of the headquarters of the CDU, with a giant picture CDU top candidate and leader Friedrich Merz on its facade in Berlin on February 24, 2025.

Merz Approval Ratings Hit Record Low as AfD Pulls Ahead in Polls

TEC News / AFP October 3, 2025

According to a recent survey, 69% of Germans are dissatisfied with the the German chancellor’s performance.

Election Error Fuels Recount Demands That Could Cost Merz His Majority

Zoltán Kottász October 1, 2025

A miscount in a local German mayoral race has reignited doubts about February’s national vote

Merz Proposes €140 billion EU Loan for Ukraine

TEC News / AFP September 25, 2025

Despite the EU’s economic challenges, Chancellor Merz wants to use frozen Russian assets to fund an interest-free loan to the Ukrainian war effort.

Weidel Blasts Merz: ‘Most Bankrupt Chancellor in History’

Michael Curzon September 25, 2025

AfD leader Alice Weidel accuses the chancellor of betraying voters with reckless spending.

Tag: Friedrich Merz

Germany’s Reunification Anniversary: An Elite Retreat from the People

Merz To Lead Emergency Talks on German Auto Industry

German Mayor in Critical Condition After Knife Attack

Germany’s Conscription Clash: CSU Leader Slams ‘Wishy-Washy’ Volunteer Law

Merz Opens Door to Mandatory Military Service in German

Merz Calls for Unity—but Offers Austerity

Merz Approval Ratings Hit Record Low as AfD Pulls Ahead in Polls

Election Error Fuels Recount Demands That Could Cost Merz His Majority

Merz Proposes €140 billion EU Loan for Ukraine

Weidel Blasts Merz: ‘Most Bankrupt Chancellor in History’

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