While German Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlights the economic potential of the green tech sector on the global stage, companies in Germany are warning of growing uncertainty over the country’s climate policy. They say this uncertainty is holding back investment and slowing the rollout of new technologies.
By Nico Beckert
At the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz underscored the link between climate action and economic growth. At the same time, he said the government must retain public support for climate policy. Senior business representatives also outlined their expectations for the German government.
By Lukas Knigge, Nico Beckert and David Goeßmann
On Wednesday, the Defense Committee is scheduled to be briefed on the current status of FCAS. By the end of the week, Macron and Merz could announce a decision on the program’s future.
By Gabriel Bub
According to Handelsblatt, mediation efforts over the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project have failed. The paper reports that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to make a decision on the project’s future on Tuesday.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Friedrich Merz has praised China’s work ethic. But the long hours worked by Chinese employees have nothing to do with patriotism. In reality, millions of them are trapped in precarious jobs.
By Marcel Grzanna
A quarter-century after the last visit by a Syrian president to Berlin, the country’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is set to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Monday. His treatment of minorities, in particular, has drawn criticism.
By Markus Bickel and Wilhelmine Stenglin
Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz attacks Chancellor Merz for failing to defend Spain against criticism from US President Donald Trump. But the government in Madrid also has domestic political motives.
By Isabel Cuesta
Germany is spreading itself too thinly across too many issues in a world order that is undergoing realignment. This is particularly evident in development policy, which, as an instrument of German foreign policy and international cooperation, should be used where its effectiveness has been realistically proven.
By Benedikt Erforth and Heiner Janus
Friedrich Merz met with Donald Trump in Washington after the attack on Iran. Trump had sharp criticism for his European partners.
By Sara Sievert
During his inaugural visit, Friedrich Merz emphasizes Germany’s partnership with China. The German chancellor is now focusing on cooperation, describing China as a strategic partner. His message on economic issues was clear.
By Helene Bubrowski
