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Federal Chancellor Merz stands at a lectern. In the background the flags of Germany and NATO

Press conference of the Federal Chancellor after the NATO summit in Den Haag Historic NATO summit: Decisions for peace, security and freedom 

The 32 NATO partners have decided to increase defence spending to five percent of gross domestic product in order to safeguard freedom, security and prosperity. They also confirmed that they would stand by each other if attacked. 

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Guest article by the Federal Chancellor and the French President in the Financial Times  Germany and France stand together in unity and strength 

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz sits in front of a microphone at the final press conference of the European Council

Press conference of the Federal Chancellor after the European Council in Brussels The EU must act as one

“Only if we speak with one voice will we be able to assert ourselves in a tough geopolitical environment”, emphasised Federal Chancellor Merz at the conclusion of the European Council. Here you can read what is important to him in joint action.

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The photo shows Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Minister-Presidents Michael Kretschmer and Olaf Lies

Press conference of the Federal Chancellor after the Conference of Minister-Presidents Together for a safe, modern and competitive country

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with the heads of the federal state governments to discuss topics of current importance. In the press conference that followed, he emphasised: “My aim is for us to find a good and new way of working together.”

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E3 leaders’ declaration on the situation in the Middle East

Federal Chancellor Merz and President Trump at the White House.

Federal Chancellor’s inaugural visit to the USA First meeting with President Trump

The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, NATO, economic and trade issues, as well as bilateral relations: Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz brought a wide range of topics to the table in his first meeting with US President Trump. 

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The Federal Chancellor’s trips and visits

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Iran has formally suspendedcooperation with the IAEA.

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

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

Humanitarian, financial and military aid How Germany is supporting Ukraine

Protesters in Israel: The Federal Government’s thoughts are with the hostages still in captivity and their families.

Middle East conflict Germany stands by Israel – and is seeking to bring about a de-escalation

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

Download On Saturday, May 10 2025, the leaders of France, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom and Ukraine met in Kyiv.

European leaders set to travel to Kyiv as the US, France, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom call for 30-day ceasefire (download)
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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.