Merz Calls Statutory Pension ‘Basis Security’, Sparking Criticism and Uncertainty Friedrich Merz’s remark that the statutory pension is ‘only a basic safety net’ has provoked criticism and raised concerns about …
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Katherina Reiche denies imminent jet fuel shortage, contradicts Chancellor Merz
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s Economy Minister Rejects Imminent Jet Fuel Shortage as Political Rift Widens Germany’s Economy Minister Katherina Reiche denied an imminent jet fuel shortage on April 20, 2026, rejecting warnings that …
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Germany’s Chancellor Merz announces National Security Council meeting on energy supply
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoMerz to convene National Security Council on energy supply amid Iran war concerns Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he will summon the National Security Council to address energy supply stability after …
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Israeli finance minister Smotrich attacks Chancellor Merz over West Bank settlements
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoIsraeli settlement policy sparks diplomatic row after Smotrich attacks Chancellor Merz Dispute over Israeli settlement policy escalates after Bezalel Smotrich attacked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz; Israel’s ambassador condemned the remarks. …