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US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.
May 1, 2026Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says
Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.
March 30, 2026Germany's Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East - Reuters
Germany's Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East Reuters
March 6, 2026German chancellor lands in Beijing for inaugural China trip
Friedrich Merz said it would be a mistake to "decouple" Germany from China shortly before boarding a plane to Beijing.
February 25, 2026Germany wants deeper, fairer economic ties with China, Merz tells Li - Reuters
Germany wants deeper, fairer economic ties with China, Merz tells Li Reuters
February 25, 2026Germany's Merz hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers - Reuters
Germany's Merz hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers Reuters
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German leader raises prospect of many Syrians returning home as the country’s president visits
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, right, and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa attend a press conference in Berlin, Germany, Monday, March 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) Syrian President Ahmad
German Chancellor warns against Iran state collapse
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday the Middle East war must not lead to the collapse of the Iranian state, warning of the impact this would have on migration to Europe. "An endless war is n
Germany's Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during a press conference following his White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, in Wash
Despite differences, China’s Xi and Germany’s Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times
Chinese President Xi Jinping, second from right meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, second left, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Wednesday Feb. 25, 2026.(Jessica Lee/Pool
Germany's Merz seeks 'clear European position' on tariffs before US trip
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