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Germany’s President Slams Trump’s Iran War as “Disastrous Mistake”
Frank-Walter Steinmeier has issued an unusually blunt condemnation of the Iran war, calling it a violation of international law and a politically catastrophic decision....
Make a German ECB Chief to Reboot Europe’s Economic Edge
As the European Central Bank prepares to hold interest rates steady, attention is shifting from short term policy to long term leadership. The question...
Merz: No Quick End in Sight for Iran War
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed rising concerns in Europe about the U. S. and Israeli war against Iran, warning of a "dangerous escalation" without...
Trump–Merz Talks Test Transatlantic Ties Amid Iran War and Tariff Turmoil
U.S. President Donald Trump hosts German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House at a moment of acute geopolitical strain. What was initially expected...
Europe Knows It’s Under Attack. So Why Won’t It Respond?
In the spring of 2024, Czech and German police arrested suspects in what security officials widely assessed as a Russia-linked network of arson and...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Visit to China: Consolidating Forces Against the U.S.?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to China in early 2026 reflects Berlin’s strategic adjustment amid a fragmented international order and growing transatlantic pressure under...
Why Washington Is Wary of Merz’s Diplomatic Overture to Beijing
German Chancellor “Friedrich Merz” paid an official visit to China in February 2026, meeting with Chinese President “Xi Jinping” in Beijing. This was his...
Europe Demands Stronger Yuan as China Seeks Trade Embrace
Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor, visited Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, underscoring Europe’s growing role in China’s global trade strategy amid tensions with the...
Germany Seeks Fairer Trade Reset With China
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Berlin wants deeper and fairer economic cooperation with China as he met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, signaling...
Germany Seeks Closer Ties with China Amid U.S. Tariffs
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced plans to pursue "strategic partnerships" with China during an upcoming visit, as tensions rise over U.S. tariffs that threaten...