Friedrich Merz’s advisers trimmed their German growth forecast for next year to below 1%, underscoring the scale of challenge the chancellor faces in restoring meaningful expansion to Europe’s biggest ...

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he had made clear to U.S. President Donald Trump in a long phone call on Friday evening that Europe needs to be a part of any ...

BERLIN, Nov 21 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will join a phone call about a U.S.-Russian plan to end the war in Ukraine on Friday, two government sources told Reuters. Merz asked his ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz joined European politicians in saying the bloc’s banking regulations are too strict as the US gives lenders an easier ride to free up financing for the economy.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's spokesperson denied Wednesday that the German leader meant to denigrate Brazil after visiting the city hosting the U.N. climate summit, defending his stance toward the ...

“It’s an honor to have you. We have a great mandate from the people, and part of our mandate is we’re gonna have a great relationship with [Germany]. Thank you very much for being here.” –President ...