Elections in two former communist states — where the AfD is likely to win, but remain short of a majority — are cause for particular concern. Such an outcome would put Merz in a bind because forming a majority coalition without the far-right party could mean teaming with the far-left Die Linke party, which the CDU has also explicitly ruled out.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, on a state visit to India on Monday, condemned the violence directed by Iranian security forces against peaceful demonstrators as "disproportionate" and "brutal. " "I call on the Iranian leadership to protect its population instead of threatening it,

Friedrich Merz's visit to India aims to strengthen economic and security ties ahead of the EU-India summit, focusing on a free trade agreement and collaborations in business, defence, and healthcare sectors,

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Adalaj Ni Vav, an iconic stepwell in Gujarat, during his maiden trip to India. Accompanied by Minister S Jaishankar, Merz explored this historic site. He also visited the Sabarmati Ashram and participated in the International Kite Festival-2026 in Ahmedabad.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described “certain sectors” of his country’s economy as being in “very critical” condition and pledged that reviving growth will be his government’s top priority this year.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in India today for his first official visit since taking office, with

In a joint statement, the two leaders also called for a 'free and open' Indo-Pacific, while announcing a new bilateral Indo-Pacific consultation mechanism.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a car with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad, an uncommon gesture highlighting the growing depth of India–Germany ties during their visit to the Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram.