10.20
·Verified
·Importance III
·Sources 1
On October 20, 2026, German Chancellor Merz announced that Germany will launch the largest modernization process in its modern history. The German government has pledged to invest more than 500 billion euros before 2030, aimed at strengthening defense capabilities and comprehensively upgrading military infrastructure. According to the tweet, this move is an important strategic deployment by Germany in response to the current security situation and in raising the level of its military defense.
10.20
·Verified
·Importance III
·Sources 1
German Chancellor Merz publicly stated that Russia and its allies, from North Korea to Iran, are not only attacking Ukraine but are attacking, even more aggressively, the most precious achievements since World War II, including fundamental values such as human rights, democracy, freedom, and the rule of law. The remarks have drawn widespread attention and discussion from the outside world.
10.15
·Verified
·Importance III
·Sources 1
On October 15, 2026, German Chancellor Merz publicly voiced his opposition to the idea of placing the Russian assets frozen by the EU under U.S. control. He stressed that these assets were frozen in Europe and should remain in Europe, and said that this is Europe's own affair and should be decided by Europe itself.
10.14
·Verified
·Importance III
·Sources 1
In a public statement, German Chancellor Merz responded to questions regarding funding for Ukraine. He emphasized that every euro of aid provided by Germany to Ukraine has not been diverted from domestic social welfare or education spending, thereby refuting claims that aid to Ukraine impacts domestic livelihood investment.
09.16
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·Berlin
On September 15, German Chancellor Merz criticized China at the Berlin Entrepreneurs' Conference, stating that through state intervention, overcapacity, and export subsidies, China has driven the EU's trade deficit with China to over 300 billion euros. EU leaders plan to discuss in October whether to deploy trade defense instruments.
07.17
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 2
·France
On July 17, 2026, French President Macron and German Chancellor Merz jointly announced that France and Germany would draw up a joint roadmap to address the widening trade deficit with China and the industrial impact, showing that Europe's economic and trade defensive policies toward China are converging further.