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Germany’s Merz says he found Trump open to dialogue and committed to NATO
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, a day after meeting with President Donald Trump at the White ...
To Berlin’s relief, Musk — not Merz — got slammed during White House visit
For better or worse, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s much-anticipated visit to the White House became a backdrop to the Trump-Musk meltdown.
Merz Gets Warm Reception, but Fails to Secure Trump Commitment on Russia
The German chancellor had come to Washington hoping to persuade President Trump to play a more active role in defending ...
Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia ‘fight for a while’ as Merz blames Putin for war
President Donald Trump says it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while” before pulling them apart and ...
Germany’s Merz Turns Against Israel
He raises doubt about his promise to protect Jewish life from the extremists of both left and right.
German Leader Politely Shuts Down Donald Trump’s Hot Take On D-Day
President Donald Trump raised eyebrows Thursday with a remark to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during an Oval Office ...
German Chancellor presents gilt-framed copy of Donald Trump’s grandfather’s birth certificate
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presents President Donald Trump with a gilded gift—a framed copy of Trump’s grandfather’s ...
Germany’s Leader Has a Message for Trump: We Need You, but You Also Need Us
Trade, defense and Ukraine are the issues expected to dominate when Chancellor Friedrich Merz meets President Trump at the ...