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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Merz's Conservatives Win Important State Elections in Germany

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservative party won key state elections in Rheinland-Palatinate, marking a significant shift in the political landscape of the region.

Mar 22 • 23:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Telephone Communication Between Merz and Trump Regarding the War in the Middle East

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke on the phone with U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on the developments in the war in Iran as well as the situations in Israel and Ukraine.

Mar 22 • 21:07 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Germany’s Conservatives score election victory in socialist stronghold

Germany's Conservatives, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, achieved a significant electoral victory in Rhineland-Palatinate, ending 35 years of Social Democratic dominance.

Mar 22 • 19:52 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Chancellor's Party Leads in the Regional Elections in Germany, According to Polls

Polls indicate that the CDU party has gained about 30% of the votes in regional elections in the Rhineland-Palatinate, reclaiming the region from the SPD after 35 years.

Mar 22 • 17:43 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

This is how politics eats: The ‘Generation Guido’ remembers

A memorial event in Berlin marks the tenth anniversary of the death of FDP leader Guido Westerwelle, attended by notable figures including former Chancellor Angela Merkel and comedian Oliver Pocher.

Mar 22 • 17:23 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Germany's Merz speaks with Trump about Ukraine and Iran

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed Ukraine and Iran with former US President Trump during a phone call, highlighting ongoing international tensions and planned future communications.

Mar 22 • 15:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A 'strategic message' in the Trump-Sánchez-Merz triangle

The article discusses the diplomatic interactions between Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and former US President Donald Trump amidst upcoming NATO summits.

Mar 22 • 01:18 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

University leader admits schools are 'not a political party' in warning to elite campuses

Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier cautioned that elite universities risk diminishing their core educational role by prioritizing political activism.

Mar 21 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Podcast: "On Point": Election in Hungary: Merz's criticism benefits Orbán

Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for blocking a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, a move that Merz believes harms EU unity, while Orbán's actions are seen as politically advantageous amidst his party's declining poll numbers ahead of Hungary's parliamentary elections.

Mar 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

USA: Merz wants to call Trump and invite him to Bad Dürkheim

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to invite former US President Donald Trump to Bad Dürkheim during a campaign event.

Mar 20 • 18:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Attempts to Reconcile Orbán Were Replaced by Anger and Threats

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed outrage at Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's actions during a recent European Council meeting, highlighting a serious breach of loyalty within the EU.

Mar 20 • 17:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Iran War: Is Merz Making a U-Turn Regarding the Strait of Hormuz?

The article discusses German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's shifting stance on contributing to security in the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions following attacks on Iran.

Mar 20 • 11:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

War in Ukraine: Merz sharply criticizes Orbán – EU will pay Ukraine loan despite blockade

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sharply criticized Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for blocking a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, labeling it an 'act of gross disloyalty.'

Mar 20 • 10:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Schröder Supports Merz: 'Under No Circumstances' Participate in the Iran War

Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder endorses Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz's position to refrain from military involvement in the Iran conflict.

Mar 20 • 09:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK borrowing rises unexpectedly to £14.3bn in February

Britain's public sector net borrowing rose to £14.3 billion in February, exceeding forecasts and raising concerns over the potential impact of the Iran conflict on government finances.

Mar 20 • 08:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

War in Ukraine: Merz sharply criticizes Orbán - EU will pay out Ukraine loan despite blockade

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has harshly criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán amidst Hungary's ongoing blockade of a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, calling it an 'act of gross disloyalty.'

Mar 20 • 07:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ in the Morning: News of the Day – Overview for the Busy

German Chancellor's remarks on Iran reflect a cautious stance on involvement in ongoing conflicts amid rising energy prices and upcoming local elections.

Mar 20 • 05:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Merz criticized Orbán's attitude towards Ukraine's loan

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of disloyalty for blocking an important loan to Ukraine.

Mar 20 • 01:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Liveblog Ukraine War: Ukraine Loan: Merz Accuses Orbán of 'Act of Gross Disloyalty'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for blocking financial aid to Ukraine, calling it an 'act of gross disloyalty.'

Mar 20 • 00:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Live Blog Ukraine War: Ukraine Loan: Merz Accuses Orbán of 'Act of Gross Disloyalty'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticizes Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for blocking crucial financial support for Ukraine, calling it an act of gross disloyalty.

Mar 20 • 00:50 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Merz asks the EU Commission to find alternative loan opportunities for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges the EU to explore other lending options for Ukraine following Hungary's veto against a proposed €90 billion loan.

Mar 20 • 00:23 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Macron and Merz Attempt to Save European Fighter Project

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are making efforts to salvage a joint military aircraft program plagued by disputes between key industry partners.

Mar 19 • 16:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez reduces tension with Germany by thanking Merz for privately conveying Trump's solidarity with Spain after US threats

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has publicly acknowledged German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for privately communicating Trump's solidarity with Spain amidst concerns over threats from the US.

Mar 19 • 10:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian law prevents classifying PCC and CV as terrorists, says chancellor

Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira stated that the country cannot accept the U.S. classification of local criminal factions PCC and CV as terrorist organizations due to existing domestic laws.

Mar 18 • 19:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Germany’s Merz calls for urgent disbursement of €90bn EU loan to Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges immediate release of a €90 billion EU loan to support Ukraine amidst ongoing tensions with Russia.

Mar 18 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Merz: Germany would have advised the US not to go to war in Iran

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Germany would have advised the United States against engaging in war with Iran had they consulted Berlin.

Mar 18 • 16:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Government Statement: Merz Calls for Unity in Europe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for European unity and outlines Germany's non-military stance in the ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran.

Mar 18 • 15:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Reaction to Iran War: Austria Plans to Lower Fuel Tax

Austria plans to reduce fuel costs by lowering taxes and intervening in the profit margins of refineries and gas stations in response to rising oil prices due to the Iran conflict.

Mar 18 • 15:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Germany: As long as the war continues, we will not participate in it

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Germany would not participate in the ongoing war, suggesting that if the U.S. had consulted with Berlin regarding the conflict against Iran, they would have advised against such a course of action.

Mar 18 • 14:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The US and Israel will not succeed in destabilizing Iran's political system, says Iranian chancellor after Larijani's death

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi claims that the political structure of Iran remains strong and stable, regardless of individual leaders' deaths, following the assassination of Ali Larijani by an Israeli airstrike.

Mar 18 • 08:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Millions of pensioners face tax bill this year - five ways to lower it

Over 8.7 million pensioners in the UK are facing tax obligations this year due to frozen tax thresholds, with experts suggesting ways to reduce tax liabilities.

Mar 18 • 07:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rachel Reeves outlines plans to give regional mayors big tax boost

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans to allow regional mayors to control a portion of national tax revenues for local investment.

Mar 17 • 19:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rachel Reeves vows to fix 'broken' student loans system

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves acknowledges that the student loans system is broken but indicates that the government is not prioritizing immediate reforms.

Mar 17 • 18:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Chancellor of the Polish Academy of Sciences: Hierarchies, Castes, and Fear of Strong Women Still Exist

The Chancellor of the Polish Academy of Sciences discusses her role and aspirations to modernize the institution amidst traditional bureaucratic structures.

Mar 17 • 14:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rachel Reeves confirms pensioners to benefit from £300 discounts schemes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a new support scheme that will provide pensioners with discounts to help alleviate the rising cost of living.

Mar 17 • 13:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Chancellor criticizes Trump: Now Merz takes off the velvet gloves

Chancellor Scholz intensifies his opposition to U.S. military action in Iran, with Friedrich Merz expressing a firmer stance against Trump's policies.

Mar 17 • 13:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Four individuals reported the youth minister's grant decisions to the Chancellor of Justice - Poutala distributed grants against official recommendations

Four individuals have filed a complaint against Finnish Minister of Youth Mika Poutala for distributing grants to Christian organizations contrary to official recommendations.

Mar 17 • 10:15 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Bombing Iran is futile – Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that bombing Iran is not an effective way to achieve regime change and criticized the U.S. for its lack of a clear exit strategy in the conflict.

Mar 17 • 09:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Rachel Reeves to call for rapid AI adoption and deeper ties with EU to boost growth – business live

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver a significant speech advocating for rapid artificial intelligence adoption and strengthening ties with the EU to foster economic growth amid current challenges.

Mar 17 • 09:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Merz called the US decision to ease sanctions against Russia a mistake

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the US decision to temporarily allow the purchase of Russian oil as contrary to the interests of Ukraine and Europe, advocating for stricter sanctions against Russia instead.

Mar 16 • 23:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Merz: The Middle East war is not NATO's concern

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the Middle Eastern war triggered by US and Israeli attacks against Iran is not a matter for NATO and that Germany will not participate.

Mar 16 • 19:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Liveblog Iran War: Merz Criticizes Trump's Course Sharply

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's approach to the Iran conflict during a press conference, emphasizing NATO's role as a defensive alliance.

Mar 16 • 17:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Merz: The Israeli ground attack in Lebanon is a "mistake"

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that an Israeli ground attack in Lebanon would be a "mistake" that would further worsen the already tense humanitarian situation in the country.

Mar 16 • 16:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Merz: We will not participate in the war against Iran

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Germany will not engage in the US-Israel war against Iran, citing a lack of authorization from international bodies.

Mar 16 • 16:35 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Germany's message to Trump: We will not participate in the Iran war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that Germany will not participate in the conflict against Iran, stressing the lack of authorization from the UN, EU, and NATO.

Mar 16 • 16:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'Deeper' ties to Europe and AI the best ways to boost growth, Reeves to say

Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasizes the importance of strengthening ties with Europe and investing in artificial intelligence to enhance the UK's economic growth.

Mar 16 • 15:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says 'we are committed' over state pension tax changes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced changes regarding state pension taxation, affirming a commitment to protect low-income pensioners from tax liabilities starting in 2027.

Mar 16 • 14:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Focus on academic excellence, Abuja private varsity VC urges new students

The Vice-Chancellor of Margaret Lawrence University in Abuja has urged newly admitted students to prioritize their studies and uphold strong ethical standards.

Mar 16 • 10:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

This is how politics eats: A country like an all-you-can-eat buffet

The article discusses how, despite being political rivals, Germany can learn a lot from China's culinary traditions, especially highlighted during Chancellor Friedrich Merz's recent visit to China.

Mar 15 • 19:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The war with Israel and the United States: Iran's chancellor "sees no reason to negotiate or call for a ceasefire"

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran is not interested in negotiations with the United States and sees no need for a ceasefire in the current conflict.

Mar 15 • 18:21 UTC

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