A few days ago, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appeared wearing a Jewish skullcap, solemnly recalling what his Nazi ancestors had done to a synagogue 87 years ago.

Last month, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Israel's violations of international law in Gaza, but now he praises and justifies Israel’s attack on Iran and keeps silent about Gaza.

Germany’s new chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to tighten immigration by suspending family reunification for Syrians with subsidiary protection, amid far-right pressure and support for Syria’s reconstruction.

Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has officially classified the far-right AfD party as a proven right-wing extremist organization, marking the most serious step yet in Berlin’s efforts to contain the rising political force.

Amid global geopolitical turmoil and its drive to become a leading military power, the German military has received the green light in recent weeks for a massive arms buildup.