Friedrich Merz | The European Conservative

Friday EU Talks Fail To Break Belgium’s Veto on Ukraine Funding Plan

Christina Holmgren-Larson December 6, 2025

Von der Leyen still called the meeting with Belgian PM “very constructive” and said discussion will continue.

Merz Survives Rebellion To Pass Pensions Plan

TEC News December 5, 2025

The chancellor secures 319 votes after days of turmoil over the long-term cost of stabilising pension levels.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and other European leaders meet with President Donald Trump on August 18, 2025

European Leaders Voiced Distrust of U.S. Ukraine Negotiation Efforts, Leaked Notes Suggest

Aaron Newbury December 4, 2025

“We cannot leave Ukraine and Volodymyr alone with these guys,” Finland’s President Alexander Stubb said during the call, referring to U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Germany Misses Asylum Target, Again

TEC News December 3, 2025

Merz aimed to reduce post-election annual arrivals below six figures, but first-time asylum applications in 2025 surpassed 100,000.

U.S.-Russia Talks Take the Lead on Ukraine Peace

TEC News / AFP December 1, 2025

The EU warns that Washington’s solo diplomacy risks sidelining Europe—coinciding with a new U.S. proposal that, reportedly, leans heavily in Moscow’s favour.

The police use water cannons to disperse violent leftist protesters demonstrating against the establishment of AfD’s youth chapter in Giessen, Germany.

Merz “Stabs Attacked Police Officers in the Back” As He Fails To Condemn Weekend Leftist Violence

Michael Curzon December 1, 2025

The chancellor proved incapable of joining other officials who bashed the left for undermining democracy.

Merz Insists on Pension Reform Despite Party Rebellion

TEC News / AFP November 28, 2025

Reform proposals are a key element of the coalition agreement between the CDU and the Social Democrats, now under strain.

Frozen Russian Assets: Merz Keeps Up Pressure On Belgium

TEC News / AFP November 28, 2025

“I understand his concerns, he has good arguments—but we also have good arguments about reaching our common goal” is the German chancellor’s assessment of his ‘weak’ Belgian counterpart.

Merz: Berlin Will Request EU Flexibility on Combustion-Engine Ban

TEC News / AFP November 28, 2025

In a direct challenge to Brussels’ green agenda, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany will urge the EU to scrap its 2035 fossil-fuel phase-out.

Germany and China Seek to Reset Trade Ties

TEC News November 24, 2025

Following export disputes, the rivals attempt renewed cooperation—planning high-level visits to strengthen economic dialogue.

Tag: Friedrich Merz

Friday EU Talks Fail To Break Belgium’s Veto on Ukraine Funding Plan

Merz Survives Rebellion To Pass Pensions Plan

European Leaders Voiced Distrust of U.S. Ukraine Negotiation Efforts, Leaked Notes Suggest

Germany Misses Asylum Target, Again

U.S.-Russia Talks Take the Lead on Ukraine Peace

Merz “Stabs Attacked Police Officers in the Back” As He Fails To Condemn Weekend Leftist Violence

Merz Insists on Pension Reform Despite Party Rebellion

Frozen Russian Assets: Merz Keeps Up Pressure On Belgium

Merz: Berlin Will Request EU Flexibility on Combustion-Engine Ban

Germany and China Seek to Reset Trade Ties

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