By Greek City Times Newsroom German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked controversy after urging Germans…
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French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have…
A high-stakes four-party meeting on the war in Ukraine concluded in London today, bringing together…
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides warned Turkey in Berlin that its insistence on a two-state solution blocks its EU membership path, urging alignment with UN resolutions during upcoming Cypriot EU presidency.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced mounting criticism from political rivals and coalition partners following his…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Ankara today to sign a deal for 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, finalizing a July preliminary agreement. Twenty RAF-operated aircraft will enable swift delivery, while the rest will be customized Tranche 4 models. The move helps Turkey bridge air power gaps amid regional tensions and its exclusion from the F-35 program due to Russian S-400 purchases.
Germany’s plan to tighten laws against small-boat smuggling by 2025 faces delays, raising concerns for Greece, a key migrant entry point. As Berlin struggles to meet its legislative timeline, Greece worries about weakened EU efforts to combat smuggling networks, compounded by Germany’s return of refused asylum seekers under the Dublin Regulation.
European leaders including Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Giorgia Meloni will join Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House for high-stakes talks with President Trump following his summit with Vladimir Putin.
Germany and the UK have signed a “friendship treaty” to combat migrant smuggling by empowering German police to seize small boats and criminalize smuggling to Britain. The agreement, led by PM Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, also enhances cooperation on defense, travel, and climate initiatives, strengthening post-Brexit ties.
Germany halts funding for Mediterranean migrant sea rescues, redirecting resources to address migration causes in source countries, sparking debate over humanitarian impact.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was honoured at the Economic Council Germany Conference for his government’s role in Greece’s economic recovery. Accepting the award, he credited the Greek people for their resilience and embrace of reform, highlighting job creation, improved fiscal performance, and efforts to combat tax evasion.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be the first foreign leader to meet with Germany’s new Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, during a major economic forum in Berlin. His visit, centered on the “Economy 2025 Workshop,” highlights Greece’s growing reputation for digital innovation and strong post-crisis performance, as well as key geopolitical issues including Germany’s evolving stance on Turkey.
Germany’s new Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has signaled openness to supplying Eurofighter jets to Turkey, marking a potential shift from the previous government’s stance. Speaking at NATO headquarters, Merz highlighted Turkey’s strategic importance and plans to visit Ankara, emphasizing strong NATO ties.
At the EPP Congress in Valencia, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined three European priorities: competitiveness, defense, and strategic trade agreements. Engaging in bilateral talks with leaders like Sweden’s Ulf Kristersson and Germany’s Friedrich Merz, Mitsotakis emphasized Greece’s role in shaping a stronger, more secure EU.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is heading to Valencia to attend the European People’s Party congress, where the centre-right will elect new leadership and set its strategy ahead of the June European elections. Key discussions will focus on EU defence, competitiveness, and democratic resilience, with Mitsotakis expected to hold bilateral meetings with several European leaders.
Germany’s Federal Administrative Court rules that single, healthy male asylum seekers can be deported to Greece, citing manageable conditions, a move supporting Chancellor-elect Friedrich Merz’s pledge to reduce migrant arrivals amid political pressure.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized on Thursday the necessity of including the United States in any security guarantees for Ukraine post-ceasefire. “Securing Ukraine’s future is crucial, and the United States must be a key participant in this security framework,” Mitsotakis stated upon arriving at a European leaders’ meeting in Brussels.
Friedrich Merz, the new leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and winner of the…
Ahead of Germany’s upcoming election, Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Europe is ready to retaliate…
Germany’s political landscape is shifting as the CDU/CSU, led by Friedrich Merz, secures a narrow majority for stringent asylum reform in the Bundestag. This development illustrates new alliances and a departure from traditional party lines, with implications for both migration policy and the nation’s energy strategy.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is attending the European People’s Party (EPP) leaders’ summit in Berlin, where he will meet with key figures, including CDU leader Friedrich Merz, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. The summit’s agenda focuses on the EU’s global position, security, economic competition, and reducing bureaucracy, with discussions held just ahead of the German elections and US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
