Friedrich Merz | The European Conservative

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?

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to press before his meeting with President of Cyprus in Kyiv on December 4, 2025.

Zelensky Seeks European Backing in London

TEC News / AFP December 8, 2025

Talks with the British PM, the German chancellor and the French president will focus on coordinating next diplomatic steps.

Netanyahu To Meet Trump As Second Phase of Gaza Ceasefire Approaches

TEC News / AFP December 7, 2025

The next stage of the plan will focus on disarming Hamas and demilitarizing Gaza, the Israeli PM said.

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.

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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

Zelensky Seeks European Backing in London

Netanyahu To Meet Trump As Second Phase of Gaza Ceasefire Approaches

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

Merz Survives Rebellion To Pass Pensions Plan

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