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Ukraine President Zelenskyy meets German leader Merz, 'appreciates' Berlin's support for Kyiv
Kyiv, March 4: As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to scramble for support through Europe following rift with the United States, he held a 'productive' conversation with Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader and likely German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz on Tuesday.
Netanyahu speaks to conservative leader Merz, congratulates him on victory in German polls
Tel Aviv, February 24: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephonic conversation with Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz and congratulated him on his party's victory in the German elections.
Much like US, Germany got tired of 'no common sense' agenda: Trump lauds Conservative lead
Washington, Feb 24: After the exit polls showed a clear win for the conservative alliance in Germany, US President Donald Trump welcomed the results, stating that the people had got tired of the "no common sense" agenda.
Conservative alliance leads Germany federal election: Preliminary results
Berlin, Feb 24: Germany's conservative bloc, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU), has taken the lead in the country's 2025 federal election, according to preliminary results.
A great day for Germany, US President congratulates CDU's win in national election
Washington DC, February 24: US President Donald Trump congratulated the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) on their victory in Germany's national election on Sunday (local time).
Voting underway for general election in Germany
Berlin, February 23: Voting started for the general election in Germany on Sunday, which opinion polls suggest will bring a new chancellor and a new governing coalition, CNN reported.
Polling for federal elections underway in Germany
Berlin, Feb 23: German voters went to polls Sunday to decide the composition of the next Bundestag, the country's lower house of parliament.
US tariff move sparks criticism, concern in Germany
Berlin, Feb 3: US President Donald Trump's tariff move against Canada, Mexico and China has sparked criticism and concern in Germany.
German parliament rejects immigration bill, big blow to Merz ahead of elections
Berlin, February 1: German Parliament on Friday (local time) rejected the immigration bill pushed by opposition's Freidrich Merz to tighten rules in the existing laws, DW reported.