Germany has given Ukraine the green light to strike targets inside Russia using long-range weapons supplied by Berlin, in a decision that signals a notable hardening of Western resolve as the war grinds on.

BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sharply criticised Israel’s ongoing air strikes in Gaza, stating they are "no longer justified" in the effort to combat Hamas.Speaking at a press confe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has clarified his stance on long-range weapons to Ukraine, and is again voicing concern over the escalation of Israel's offensive in Gaza. DW has more.

The United Kingdom, France, Germany and the United States lifted restrictions on the range of weapons supplied to Ukraine several months ago. This was announced on May 27 by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, quoted by Die Zeit. On a visit to Finland, he explained that the decision he announced the day before had been made earlier.

Germany is considering restrictions on military exports to Israel over concerns about civilian suffering in Gaza, a notable shift from one of the country’s biggest weapons suppliers.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is 'aware' of criticism over a gender imbalance in his Cabinet, a government spokesman said on Friday. "You can assume that we are aware of the composition," deputy government spokesman Sebastian Hille said in Berlin.

Under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Germany relationship with China is entering a phase of cautious recalibration in 2025.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is about to make history with his vow to create the 'strongest conventional army in Europe,' writes Ian Bremmer.