German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday pitched the proposed India–European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a unifying force for major economies amid growing uncertainty in global trade.

"Without action now, there is no tomorrow," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy tells world leaders at Davos, adding that Europe needs to be able to protect itself. Follow DW for more.

German Chancellor Merz said the world has "entered an era of great power politics" where Russia and China challenge the US. In his speech at Davos, Merz said Europe must boost competitiveness and ...

Screenshot of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivering speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos Photo: World Economic Forum.

The second last day of the annual summit will start with a conversation with Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California ...

Export slide matched by import upward swing comes amid divisive debate on how German industry can deal with China’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. US President Donald Trump (L) receives German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House. Michael Kappeler/dpa Pool/dpa US ...

As India and the European Union approach the conclusion of a long-awaited free trade agreement, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the potential for collaboration among nations supporting ...

The speech by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos was an aggressive tirade in favor of European great-power politics under German leadership. Barely concealed ...

The new world based on raw power and use of force “is not a cozy place,” German chancellor said as he called on Europe to get stronger to survive.