The level of trust in German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the new government is lower than in the "traffic light" coalition ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy said he is hoping for a full and temporary ceasefire with Russia starting Monday, ...

Germany's new CDU/CSU and SPD coalition government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, faces immediate challenges.

Ukraine and Russia could hold their first direct talks for three years to end the war this week after Volodymyr Zelensky ...

Friedrich Merz argues Russia's signals on willingness to talk ‘far from sufficient,’ says Berlin expects Moscow to agree to ...

New German Chancellor reaffirms Germany’s support for Ukraine, but says it will be more discreet about the details.

Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to meet Putin for ceasefire talks, adding Russia's consideration of ending the war ...

No sooner had Friedrich Merz announced new government positions than accusations of "lobbyism" began to fly. How is lobbying regulated in Germany — and how big a problem is it?