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Friedrich Merz

News | Diplomacy

Travel to China: Everything is on hold for now

The cancellation of Foreign Minister Wadephul’s trip to China at short notice highlights the difficult situation in German-Chinese relations. Against this backdrop, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers one of her clearest China speeches to date in Berlin.

By Amelie Richter, Stefan Braun and Fabian Peltsch

Talk of the town | Diplomacy

Trip to China: Berlin and Beijing at a distance

The cancellation of Foreign Minister Wadephul’s trip to China at short notice highlights the difficult situation in German-Chinese relations. Against this backdrop, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers one of her clearest China speeches to date in Berlin.

By Amelie Richter, Stefan Braun and Fabian Peltsch

News | EU summit

Merz’s EUCO statement: Less regulation, more competition

In a week, the EU heads of state and government will meet in Brussels to discuss the rearmament for Ukraine, Europe’s economy, and climate targets. Chancellor Merz delivered a government statement on this on Thursday.

By Lukas Knigge

News | EU climate target 2040

EU Summit: Greens call on Merz to end climate blockade

Friedrich Merz will deliver a government statement on the EU summit on Thursday. The Greens are calling on him to stop blocking the EU’s climate target and the NDC, which is important for COP30, and to adhere to the coalition agreement.

By Lukas Knigge

Talk of the town | Gaza

Middle East: What stands in the way of sustainable peace

The global community is looking at the release of the Israeli hostages and celebrating US President Donald Trump in the Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on the other hand, is still under pressure.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

Talk of the town | European Parliament

Von der Leyen coalition: EPP and Social Democrats de-escalate

The tensions between the two largest political groups in the EU Parliament have recently also called the heads of state and government into action. The group leaders are now sending conciliatory signals. The platform should not fail because of the sustainability omnibus.

By Till Hoppe and Markus Grabitz