German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday defended his decision to lift restrictions on the use of German long-range weapons by Ukraine. "Only those who are able to attack military bases on the territory of the attacker can defend themselves,

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.

A likely focus of talks between the two leaders will be military aid and whether Germany will provide Ukraine with the Taurus cruise missile.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has ignited controversy by confirming that Ukraine is now permitted to strike military targets inside Russian territory. His remarks have intensified tensions between Germany and Russia,

Chancellor Friedrich Merz for the first time publicly advocated spending up to 5% of the German economy on defense.

The meeting between the two leaders was an attempt to revive the stalled 'Franco-German motor' before Germany's new chancellor heads to Poland. View on euronews

Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Berlin and other major allies are no longer imposing any range restrictions on weapons supplied to Kyiv

The European Union could retaliate against US technology companies if the trade conflict with Donald Trump’s administration escalates, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.