News

Germany’s straight-talking new leader is meeting with Trump for the first time. Here’s why it matters
Friedrich Merz, the newly inaugurated German chancellor, will take a seat in the Oval Office on Thursday for his first ...
Germany’s Merz says he found Trump open to dialogue and committed to NATO
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he found President Donald Trump open to discussion and is convinced that Washington ...
Germany’s Leader Has a Message for Trump: We Need You, but You Also Need Us
Trade, defense and Ukraine are the issues expected to dominate when Chancellor Friedrich Merz meets President Trump at the ...
Musk vs. Trump drama dominated in DC, but Germany's Merz quietly walked away with a win
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump was overshadowed by the drama surrounding Trump ...
Germany's Merz to 'adapt' to Trump during high-stakes meeting on tariffs, defense
German Chancellor Merz's meeting with President Trump is expected to cover trade disputes and defense concerns, with Merz ...
Trump signs travel ban, meets Germany's Merz and feuds with Elon Musk - as it happened
Trump hit out at Musk during a White House meeting with Germany's Merz; Musk responded on X.
Merz Gets Warm Reception, but Fails to Secure Trump Commitment on Russia
The German chancellor had come to Washington hoping to persuade President Trump to play a more active role in defending ...