Friedrich Merz

"I'm the boss": What Ukraine gained at the G7 summit and how Trump changed his stance
The G7 adopted a Ukraine-friendly declaration in Évian, though the real test will be whether its commitments are ultimately delivered upon.
Full EU membership plus an add-on for Ukraine: Germany’s ambassador in Kyiv defends Merz proposal
Heiko Thoms: "I don't see the letter by President Zelenskyy as going against the proposal. On the contrary, I find that he, in his own way, expresses support for many elements of Merz’s proposal."
Six ways Merz’s "EU associate membership" idea could benefit Ukraine: a view from Brussels
Klaus Welle does not use the term "associate membership", which has provoked resistance in Ukraine. However, he considers many elements of Merz's proposal beneficial for Ukraine.
Ukraine has rejected "associate membership". What should the EU offer instead?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a letter to the EU, has been highly critical of proposals by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding "associate membership" for Ukraine, calling them half-measures.
No guarantees, no rights: why Ukraine should reject Merz’s EU "associate membership" plan
There are several EU countries that would be happy for Ukraine to remain stuck in the EU’s waiting room without voting rights and without access to European funds.
The worst timing for a new chancellor: what will stand in the way of Friedrich Merz’s government success
Germany must step up quickly to protect its interests and those of Europe. But, unfortunately, success is far from certain...
Unity under Trump's pressure: has the war in Ukraine divided public opinion in Europe and the US?
Americans and Europeans are not polarized when it comes to the war in Ukraine or the transatlantic alliance.