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Ukraine EU membership: Merz proposal aims to unlock talks and support end to Russia war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed EU “associate membership” for Ukraine, allowing non-voting participation in EU institutions and meetings, to support stalled peace talks with Russia and accelerate accession talks amid delays

Associated Press | 05.21.26

Germany reaffirms support for Israel, draws line on nuclear Iran during Sa’ar visit

FM Gideon Sa’ar meets Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin for talks on Iran, Gaza, Lebanon and regional security; German counterpart Wadephul: 'Every Israeli can rely on us to consistently stand for Israel’s security'

Itamar Eichner | 05.05.26

Almost a third of Germans back AfD as far right hits new highs

A year after Merz took power, his coalition is struggling, only 16% approve of the government and far-right AfD is nearing a record 28% in polls

AFP | 05.04.26

President Donald Trump meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office at the White House earlier this month

Trump threatens to move troops out of Germany over Iran war row

US has several major military facilities in Germany, including Ramstein Air Base and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, the largest American hospital outside US; Merz: 'We are suffering considerably in Germany and in Europe from consequences' of the war

News Agencies | 04.30.26

קנצלר גרמניה פרידריך מרץ משתתף בפאנל עם סטודנטים בגימנסיה "קרלוס מגנוס" במארסברג

German chancellor: 'Iran is humiliating the US', says Trump entered war 'without any strategy'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned there is no quick end to the war, saying Iran has proven stronger than expected and accusing the United States of lacking a coherent negotiating strategy

ynet | 04.27.26

How Germans view the Jewish state: a moral reckoning over war, settlements and democracy

Opinion: As Berlin grapples with rising criticism of Israeli policy and shifting public sentiment, long-standing political commitments are increasingly tested against concerns over human rights, security and the future of the conflict

Werner Sonne | 04.22.26

נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ ראש ממשלת ספרד פדרו סנצ'ס

Trump to cut US trade with Spain over Iran war dispute

Trump said he ordered American forces to join Israel’s attack on Iran because he believed Tehran was about to strike the United States despite ongoing negotiations

Reuters | 03.03.26

'Stop being lazy': the country waging war on part-time workers

Despite a record workforce in Germany, total hours barely rise as part-time work expands, sick days mount and political tensions deepen over productivity and pensions

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 02.12.26

'Weak Macron betrayed Merz, he will have to pay for it': rift erupts between European leaders

A dispute between French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine has exposed deep divisions at the top of the EU, complicating efforts to present a united front against Moscow

ynet correspondents | 12.22.25

Netanyahu’s office blocks reporters at joint press event, critics warn of ‘media dictatorship’

At a joint press conference with Chancellor Merz, the Prime Minister’s Office chose who could ask questions and in which language, prompting warnings of a ‘media dictatorship’; critics say the 2025 event was staged and opaque; the PM’s spokesman denies setting the list

Itamar Eichner | 12.08.25

Netanyahu says he won't leave political life even after pardon

PM says Israel is nearing phase two of the Gaza ceasefire plan as he prepares to meet Trump, asserting Hamas must disarm while rejecting a Palestinian state; Germany reaffirms its commitment to Israel’s security and urges renewed diplomatic momentum

Itamar Eichner | 12.07.25

Germany hails Arrow 3 as chancellor arrives in Israel to revive relations

Days after Israel’s historic deployment of the Arrow 3 interceptor, Friedrich Merz will meet Netanyahu and Herzog to reset strained ties; German media are highlighting the system’s advantages and already discussing the potential purchase of the Arrow 4

News Agencies | 12.06.25

German Chancellor Merz to visit Israel next month in first visit by European leader in months

Visit comes days after Germany announced it would lift the partial arms embargo imposed on Israel during the war; Israeli officials say move was coordinated in recent conversations between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Merz

Itamar Eichner | 11.24.25

Germany to lift partial arms embargo on Israel next week following high-level talks

Set to take effect November 24, Berlin’s reversal follows Netanyahu-Merz call and Sa’ar’s meeting with German FM; initial ban, triggered by Gaza war and EU pressure, limited exports tied to operations in the enclave but exempted defensive systems

Itamar Eichner | 11.17.25

Germany should withdraw from Eurovision if Israel disqualified, chancellor says

Friedrich Merz expressed support for Israel and said that he 'think it’s a scandal at all that this is being discussed; Israel belongs in Eurovision'

Ran Boker | 10.06.25

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