Merz Warns Europe That It’s Underestimating Russia’s ThreatGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned against complacency over the dangers posed by Russia, saying that President Vladimir Putin is seeking to not only defeat Ukraine, but to also undermine democracy in Europe.Bloomberg4d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityrussia ukraine conflict escalation
Germany’s Economic Recovery May Be Too Late for Friedrich MerzGrowth may have turned the corner, but he remains the most unpopular chancellor on record.Bloomberg9d agoWhole story →
Merz Says EU to Avoid China Trade War as It Defends ItselfGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the European Union will ideally not need to use a tough new set of trade powers to counter Chinese competition, but will defend itself against what he called a new dimension of aggressive practices from Asia’s biggest economy.Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →EconomySecurity
Merz Vows to Tap German Economic Strength to Revive InvestmentsChancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe had the ability to harness its strength and overcome economic malaise as he reinforced his plan to boost investment in areas such as artificial intelligence and overhaul Germany’s social welfare system.Bloomberg4d agoWhole story →
German Government in Danger as Parties Fight Over Tax HikesChancellor Friedrich Merz’s government is struggling to agree on a package of measures to contain Germany’s widening budget gap in a growing dispute that’s becoming a danger to the coalition’s survival.Bloomberg18d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentgerman government crisis
Zelenskyy Says Trump Presses UkraineOn the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz discuss the latest from the White House. On today's show, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Republican Main Street Partnership President and CEO Sarah…Bloomberg4d agoWhole story →Governmentukraine controversy
Germany leader stands ground after his party's election loss : NPRGerman Chancellor Freidrich Merz conceded that the night spells "disaster" for the political center, but assured the public he'd push ahead with his federal agenda of tax and welfare reforms.NPR1mo agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentgerman state elections
Zuma’s illness raises questions for South Africa oppositionThe cancellation of a campaign rally suggests the former president’s party is reliant on his leadership and charisma.Semafor7d agoWhole story →Governmentsouth africa election campaign
