Friedrich Merz

Recent appearances

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  FULL: Friedrich Merz Addresses Germany’s Economic Growth and Competitiveness | AC15

  September 30, 2026 · 📺 DWS News and DRM News

  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks in Berlin on September 30, 2026, at the annual review meeting of the Made for Germany initiative, one year after the coalition of companies and investors was launched. The initiative now includes 147 companies and investors and says its members plan to invest more than €850 billion in Germany through 2028. Discussions focus on investment, industrial competitiveness, innovation, artificial intelligence, infrastructure and measures aimed at strengthening Germany’s economic outlook. Germany’s leading economic institutes recently raised their 2026 growth f…

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  LIVE: Merz and Weidel speak in the Bundestag

  September 09, 2026 · 📺 DIE ZEIT

  Three days after the AfD's victory over the governing CDU in Saxony-Anhalt, the leaders of the two parties meet in a head-to-head debate in the Bundestag. AfD party and parliamentary group leader Alice Weidel opens the general debate in the budget week as leader of the opposition, after which Chancellor and CDU leader Friedrich Merz speaks. Here in the livestream You can find more on this topic at zeit.de: https://www.zeit.de/thema/sachsen-anh... Thumbnail image rights: Getty Images You can find ZEIT explainer videos on political, scientific and social topics here: • Explainer der ZEIT…

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  Germany News LIVE: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Addresses Parliament | German 2027 Budget

  September 09, 2026 · 📺 Mint

  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addresses parliament in Berlin, presenting his government's reform agenda focused on economic growth, public finances, competitiveness, investment, social policy, and Germany's future direction. The speech outlines key priorities for the government's legislative program. 60% Specific Tags: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, Germany, Bundestag, German parliament, Merz speech, Merz parliament, Germany reforms, economic reforms, Berlin, German government, government agenda, fiscal policy, economic growth, competitiveness, investment, Reuters, Germany politics,

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  FULL REMARKS: Chancellor Merz Accuses AfD of Siding With Russia as Germany’s Parliament Erupts |AC1B

  September 09, 2026 · 📺 DRM News

  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz fiercely confronted Alice Weidel and the AfD during the 2027 budget debate, calling the party a “destructive force” that seeks to destabilise Germany. Merz defended continued support for Ukraine, accused the AfD of siding with Russia and described its “remigration” policy as a synonym for ethnic cleansing. He also defended his government’s economic reforms. For more details, watch our story and subscribe to our channel, DRM News. ‘You Want to Destabilise Germany’: Merz Launches Blistering Attack on AfD ‘A Destructive Force’: Merz Tears Into Weidel and AfD Duri…

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  German News LIVE: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Addresses Parliament On 202 Budget Reforms

  September 09, 2026 · 📺 Hindustan Times

  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addresses parliament in Berlin, presenting his government's reform agenda focused on economic growth, public finances, competitiveness, investment, social policy, and Germany's future direction. The speech outlines key priorities for the government's legislative program. 60% Specific Tags: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, Germany, Bundestag, German parliament, Merz speech, Merz parliament, Germany reforms, economic reforms, Berlin, German government, government agenda, fiscal policy, economic growth, competitiveness, investment, Reuters, Germany politics,

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  LIVE: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Addresses Parliament on 2027 Budget | AC1B

  September 08, 2026 · 📺 DRM News

  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addresses the Bundestag during its first debate on Germany’s proposed 2027 federal budget. The chancellor is expected to defend his government’s economic priorities, spending plans and reform agenda as opposition leaders challenge the coalition during a major general debate. For more details, watch our story and subscribe to our channel, DRM News. Friedrich Merz parliament speech live, Germany 2027 budget debate live, Merz Bundestag address today, German parliament live stream, Germany federal budget 2027, Friedrich Merz latest speech, Bundestag general debate…

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  Merz Backs EU Associate Status For Ukraine, Rejects Fast-Track Membership | VERTEX

  June 19, 2026 · 📺 VERTEX

  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended his proposal that Ukraine receive associate membership of the European Union rather than immediate full accession while the country remains at war. Speaking in Brussels, Merz argued that Ukraine’s path toward Europe should continue but insisted that Western Balkan candidates must not be sidelined or face a slower accession process. His comments come after the EU opened the first cluster of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. Merz also stressed that the European Union is not a neutral mediator in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, describing…

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  LIVE: Merz Holds Press Conference After High-Stakes EU Summit in Brussels | AC1N

  June 19, 2026 · 📺 DRM News

  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addresses the media following a high-stakes EU summit in Brussels. The press conference comes after discussions on European security, Ukraine support, economic competitiveness, migration, defense cooperation, and the bloc’s strategic priorities. Merz outlines Germany’s position on key EU challenges and the decisions shaping Europe’s future direction. For more details, watch our story and subscribe to our channel, DRM News. Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, EU summit, Brussels summit, European Union, Germany news, Europe politics, EU leaders meeting, Ukraine…

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  FULL PRESSER: Merz Speaks on Ukraine War, Russia Pressure & China Trade War After EU Summit | AC1N

  June 19, 2026 · 📺 DRM News

  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivers a major post–EU Summit briefing in Brussels, addressing Ukraine’s accession progress, rising pressure on Russia, and growing tensions with China over trade imbalances. He also rejects large-scale EU budget increases and calls for stronger economic discipline across the bloc. Key discussions include sanctions, enlargement, and Europe’s global strategic positioning. For more details, watch our story and subscribe to our channel, DRM News. Friedrich Merz, EU summit 2026, EU press conference, Ukraine EU accession, Russia Ukraine war, EU sanctions Russia,…

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  EU SUMMIT LIVE: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Addresses Media After High-Stakes Brussels Talks

  June 19, 2026 · 📺 Times Now World

  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivers remarks following a two-day European Union leaders' summit in Brussels. Watch live updates on EU security, economic policy, defense cooperation, migration, Ukraine, trade relations, and the key decisions shaping Europe's future. #FriedrichMerz #EUSummit #EuropeanUnion #Germany #Brussels #EuropeNews #WorldNews #BreakingNews #PoliticsLive #LiveNews #Geopolitics #InternationalNews #EU #GermanyNews #WorldAffairs #NewsLive #EuropeanPolitics #GlobalAffairs #EuropeLive #EULeaders Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: 🌐…

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  LIVE | German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Holds Press Conference After EU Summit | APT

  June 19, 2026 · 📺 APT

  Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @apt_news   LIVE from Brussels, Belgium: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz holds a press conference following the European Union leaders summit. #FriedrichMerz #Germany #EUSummit #EuropeanUnion #Brussels #EU #GermanPolitics #Europe #LiveNews #BreakingNews #Politics #WorldNews #Ukraine #EuropeanCouncil #PressConference

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  FULL REMARKS: "EU Must Compete or Fall Behind" Says Merz at Brussels Summit on Ukraine War | AC14

  June 18, 2026 · 📺 DWS News

  WATCH NOW as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivers a powerful doorstep statement at the European Union leaders’ summit in Brussels, addressing some of the most critical issues facing Europe today. From the ongoing Ukraine war and EU enlargement talks with Ukraine and Moldova, to rising global economic competition and internal EU budget tensions, Merz outlines a decisive vision for Europe’s future. He emphasizes the urgent need to strengthen European industrial competitiveness, reduce bureaucracy, and maintain fiscal discipline while firmly rejecting new EU common debt. The Chancellor also…

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Verified interview transcripts

• President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz — 3/3/2026 Mar 03, 2026 · CNBC Television · 35 min
• FULL: Trump meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Mar 03, 2026 · FOX 5 New York · 37 min
• LIVE: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks to media on Israel- US-strikes on Iran Mar 01, 2026 · ANI News · 147 min
• FULL SPEECH: Germany's Merz Delivers Fiery Remarks on US Relations, Trump & CDU Leadership | AC1G Feb 20, 2026 · DWS News · 94 min
• WATCH: Merz Blats EU, Warns Of Protectionist Trap In Fiery Retreat Speech in Brussels | World News Feb 13, 2026 · Times Now World · 10 min
• FRIEDRICH MERZ'S POWERFUL full SPEECH at MUNICH: IRAN, UK, EU-US RELATIONS & International TENSIONS Feb 13, 2026 · Diario AS · 39 min
• LIVE: German Chancellor Merz Speaks at EU Leaders’ Retreat in Belgium | AC1N Feb 12, 2026 · DRM News · 15 min
• LIVE: Merz Delivers Bundestag Speech on Germany’s Foreign Policy and Global Security Strategy Jan 28, 2026 · DRM News · 257 min
• Live: Germany's Merz and Ukraine's Zelenskyy give statements after talks with US, EU leaders Aug 13, 2025 · DW News · 22 min
• German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: These tariffs are 'threatening our economy' Jun 05, 2025 · Fox News Clips · 8 min

Notable quotes

“We have 1.3% this year. The economic research institutes have revised that upwards. We are grateful for that. That is also the result of political decisions. But I admit, it is also the result of decisions to invest with a lot of debt. That is not yet a self-sustaining starting point for the coming years. The forecasts for the years 2027/28 are again slightly downward. We have to correct that by making substantial de”

“The investment commitments are not only of economic and strategic importance for Germany as a business location. They also send an important signal to the people in our country, a signal to employees that the economy is taking responsibility, that it is willing to invest in Germany as a business location, and simply to give the message to young people in Germany: it is worth investing in Germany, and I believe that i”

“Three generations in Germany were able to rely on the fact that the prosperity promise of the market economy order was fulfilled after the Second World War. Three generations. Germany has had the great fortune to live in freedom, peace, prosperity and ever greater social justice for almost 80 years. The young generation today doubts this prosperity promise, and that is precisely why we must renew this prosperity prom”

“We support Ukraine and we will continue to support it, because it also defends our freedom, here in the middle of our European continent. And your reactions, ladies and gentlemen, show that you obviously intend to continue this grotesque reversal of perpetrator and victim. It is a grotesque reversal of perpetrator and victim. Nobody, nobody has threatened Russia. Not NATO, not the European Union, not Germany, and you”

“The word 'remigration' is nothing other than a synonym for ethnic cleansing by origin and skin color, nothing else. Every sixth employee in the skilled trades has a foreign passport. If those who work in Germany have to leave the country again because you write 'remigration' on your banner, then the skilled trades in Germany can no longer work. Then no nursing home will work anymore. Then no hospital in Germany will ”

“We support Ukraine and we will continue to support it, because it also defends our freedom, here in the middle of our European continent. And your reactions show that you obviously intend to continue this grotesque reversal of perpetrator and victim. It is a grotesque reversal of perpetrator and victim. Nobody has threatened Russia. Not NATO, not the European Union, not Germany, and your reactions show exactly how yo”