Friedrich Merz
politician
Friedrich Merz is a German politician who has been referred to in Russian-language media as Chancellor of Germany, though this title may be inaccurate given his current status. He has advocated for freezing the front lines in Ukraine and initiating negotiations with Russia, while excluding Moscow from discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine. Merz has also criticized U.S. interference in German elections, expressed concern over low public approval ratings, and highlighted gender representation issues within his political faction.
Recent coverage
- Dmitriev asks Merz if he misses 'Nord Stream' — Вечерняя Москва
- Merz links Germany's energy crisis to abandoning Russian gas — РИАМО
- Main news for the morning of July 20 — Коммерсантъ
- Merts links Germany's energy crisis to the rejection of Russian gas — Коммерсантъ
- Merz admits Germany's dependence on Russian gas — Вечерняя Москва
- Merz admits Germany's dependence on Russian gas — Вести
- Germany to Participate in France's Nuclear Exercises — Вести
- Germany to Participate in French Nuclear Deterrence Exercises — Интерфакс
- Rutte assesses likelihood of escalation with Russia over Germany's purchase of US Tomahawk missiles — Вести
- Friedrich Merz Calls on the US Not to Interfere in German Elections — Коммерсантъ
- Merz admits he is concerned about low polling ratings — Вечерняя Москва
- Merz Calls on the US Not to Interfere in German Elections — Вести
- Merz complains of shortage of women in Bundestag factions — Вечерняя Москва
- Merz Excludes Russia from Discussions on Ukraine Security Guarantees — РИАМО
- Merz proposes Ukraine negotiations without Russia's participation — Вести
- Peskov Criticizes Merz's Words on Security Guarantees for Ukraine — Москва 24
- Merz Calls for Sitting at the Negotiation Table on Ukraine — Вести
- Merts excludes Russia from discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine — Коммерсантъ
- AdG Deputy: Merz Should Initiate Talks with Putin — Вечерняя Москва
- Bundestag Member Calls for Merz to Call Putin — Вести