Friedrich Merz, Ukraine and German Chancellor
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After the EU-US summit on Russia's war against Ukraine, a debate is underway in Germany about security guarantees and what role Germany should play going forward.
I can’t imagine that the next meeting would take place without a ceasefire. So let’s work on that and put pressure on Russia,' says German chancellor
Germany says it will work with Ukraine's Western allies to provide military aid worth up to $500 million. This aid will be delivered using a new NATO supply line.
Friedrich Merz has begun curbing irregular immigration and shaping foreign policy, while cracks are appearing in his government.Germany' s largest-circulation tabloid, Bild, has passed judgment on Chancellor Friedrich Merz: "The solitary chancellor explains his biggest mistake,
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has driven sweeping changes in security, economic and migration policy during his first 100 days in office, but faces widening cracks in his uneasy coalition. German voters have not yet fallen in love with Merz either.
As Germany seeks to bolster its armed forces to meet NATO requirements, a debate over the future of military service has highlighted divisions within Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition government.
France, Germany and Britain will hold meeting of Kyiv allies Sunday, ahead of Ukrainian president’s Oval Office visit on Monday.