Emmanuel Macron & Friedrich Merz
51 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Jul 05, 2026
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International
Emmanuel Macron: Emmanuel Macron, President of France, has called for respect of the ceasefire and comprehensive negotiations, and is leading efforts to organize a naval mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany, has expressed concern that Israel's actions in Lebanon could jeopardize the peace process and has committed Germany to ensuring free shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Emmanuel Macron: Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, has affirmed France's support for Ukraine in building a lasting peace and ensuring its security.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, is involved in the diplomatic efforts, meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and emphasizing the end of 'Pax Americana' for Europe.
Dec 14, 2025 · 11 articles
International
Emmanuel Macron: Emmanuel Macron, the French President, has been a vocal proponent of taking strong measures, including potential tariffs, against China to address the trade imbalance and protect European industries. He warned that Chinese exports are 'literally killing a large part of the European industry'.
Friedrich Merz: Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed a stricter posture towards China's trade practices, stating that the European Union cannot stand idly by when others skirt shared rules and must protect its interests.
Jun 15, 2026 · 23 articles
Regulatory
Emmanuel Macron: Emmanuel Macron, French President, was reportedly a participant in the secret group chat and has also been involved in previous transparency controversies regarding deleted messages.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, was reportedly a participant in the secret group chat, though his direct involvement in the transparency dispute is not the focus of the investigation.
Jun 24, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Emmanuel Macron: Emmanuel Macron, the French President, is mentioned as supporting Ukraine alongside Friedrich Merz and Keir Starmer.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, has spearheaded European efforts to support Ukraine and warned about Vladimir Putin's aims for European borders.
Dec 14, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Emmanuel Macron: Emmanuel Macron, the French President, is scheduled to visit India next month for the AI Summit, indicating broader European engagement with India.
Jan 05, 2026 · 34 articles
International
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, was present during Donald Trump's criticisms of Spain, but his direct involvement in the event's core actions is minimal.
Mar 04, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, called on the US and Iran to resume talks and favored a negotiated settlement, condemning Iranian attacks on Arab neighbors.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
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