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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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Statement by the Chancellor Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the Israeli attacks on facilities in Iran

„We call on both sides to refrain from taking steps that could lead to further escalation and destabilise the entire region.”

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Federal Chancellor Merz greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with a handshake in front of the Federal Chancellery. Media representatives can be seen in the background.

Ukrainian President Zelensky in Berlin "We want the guns to fall silent"

Germany and Ukraine have grown closer in the course of the war, said Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Berlin. The two heads of state and government agreed to work together more intensively.

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The Cabinet has adopted

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The Federal Chancellor’s trips and visits

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Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks at the lectern in the Bundestag.

First government statement  “Responsibility for Germany”

Strengthening Europe, expanding Germany's defence capabilities, boosting economic growth and ensuring an orderly migration policy were the focal points of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first government statement in the German Bundestag.

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Download Joint Statement by the Leaders of France, Poland and Germany on the occasion of the Independence Day of Georgia

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.