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Federal Chancellor Merz and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Press conference by Federal Chancellor Merz and Prime Minister Netanyahu on Merz’s inaugural visit to Israel  “The friendship between Germany and Israel is precious”

During his visit to Israel, Federal Chancellor Merz reaffirmed the unbreakable friendship between Israel and Germany and emphasised Germany’s historical responsibility. Discussions centred on the peace plan for Gaza and the situation of the civilian population.

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Download Joint Declaration on a Strategic Agenda for the Bilateral Partnership between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Armenia

X-Post from the Federal Chancellor

Ukraine’s fate is Europe’s fate. We’re here to see how we can step up our efforts. No one should have any doubt: our support will not falter.

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz/Federal Chancellor of Germany @Bundeskanzler
Conference of Minister Presidents at the Federal Chancellery

Talks between Federal Government and Federal States Putting Germany on the right track together

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with the heads of the Federal State governments to discuss current topics of significance. Reducing bureaucracy, efficient procedures and digital processes are the focus of the Federal Modernisation Agenda.

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Guest article by the Federal Chancellor in the FAZ A Matter of European Sovereignty 

Decided in the Bundestag

The photo shows Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the lectern in the Bundestag.

Speech by the Federal Chancellor in the general debate on the 2026 budget in the German Bundestag “Historic times are testing times”

The Federal Government wants to ensure economic growth, reform the welfare state and eliminate any “blank spots” in security policy. Federal Chancellor Merz made this statement in his speech during the general debate on the 2026 budget in the Bundestag.

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The photo shows heads of state and government holding hands on a stage at the G20 meeting in South Africa.

G20 summit in South Africa Working together on global solutions

Disaster prevention, a just energy transition, critical raw materials, economic growth, food security and AI/artificial intelligence: The G20 heads of state and government met in South Africa to discuss these and other key issues – with Chancellor Merz attending on behalf of Germany. 

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Download G20 South Africa Summit: Leaders’ Declaration

A Ukrainian flag on the side of a house destroyed in the war.

Humanitarian, financial and military aid How Germany is supporting Ukraine

Iran has formally suspendedcooperation with the IAEA.

Ceasefire between Iran and Israel Iran called on to cooperate on nuclear programme

The photo shows the ruins of a destroyed refugee camp near Damascus. Standing on the ruins, two children grin into the camera.

After the fall of the Assad regime The Federal Government supports the Syrian transition process

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The Federal Cabinet at a glance

The current Federal Government consists of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and 17 Federal Ministers. Together, they constitute the Federal Cabinet. Here you can find their CVs and information about the respective ministries.