Germany’s Merz admits Europe was free-riding on the…

[ad_1] Paul KirbyEurope digital editorJeff Overs/BBCFriedrich Merz has met President Donald Trump three times since becoming chancellor in early MayGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz has accepted US accusations that Europe was doing too little to fund…

Germany’s Merz says he found Trump open to…

[ad_1] German Chancellor Friedrich Merz | Photo Credit: AP German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, a day after meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, that he encountered a U.S. administration open to…

Germany’s Merz promises to help Ukraine produce long-range…

[ad_1] Rachel Hagan & Jessica ParkerBBC News, in London and BerlinAnadolu via Getty ImagesGermany's new chancellor (R) greeted Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to Berlin on WednesdayGermany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has told Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky that…

Germany’s Merz falls short of majority in vote…

[ad_1] Germany's conservative leader has unexpectedly fallen short of the numbers needed to form a majority in parliament to become chancellor.Friedrich Merz needed 316 votes in the 630-seat Bundestag but only secured 310, in a…