Friedrichas Merzas
Friedrichas Merzas is a prominent German politician, currently serving as the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and a key figure in the German political landscape. He rose to prominence following the general elections in February, leading a center-right alliance that focuses on strengthening defense and security policies in response to increasing geopolitical tensions in Europe. Merzas has been vocal about the need for Germany to increase its defense spending, especially in light of recent conflicts involving Ukraine and Russia. His comments at a press conference following a confrontation at the White House highlighted his concerns about the perceived escalation of rhetoric between Western leaders and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, emphasizing the need for Germany to take a more active role in European defense efforts.
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Friedrichas Merzas emphasized the need for cooperation to resolve major crises and wars, including the war against Ukraine.
Friedrichas Merzas ragina Kiniją panaudoti įtaką Rusijai dėl karo Ukrainoje
Lithuania· 2026-02-25Friedrichas Merzas emphasized the importance of fair competition in trade between China and Germany.
Friedrichas Merzas: Kinijos ir Vokietijos prekyba turi būti grindžiama sąžininga konkurencijaLithuania· 2026-02-24Friedrichas Merzas urged EU leaders to deregulate every sector to combat economic decline.
Friedrichas Merzas ragina ES mažinti reguliavimą, kad sustabdytų ekonominį nuosmukįLithuania· 2026-02-12Friedrichas Merzas called for Europe to become more independent from its traditional ally, the United States.
Friedrichas Merzas: Europai reikia atsikratyti nostalgijos JAVLithuania· 2026-02-03
Friedrichas Merzas stated that the regime can only maintain power through brutal violence and terror against its own citizens.
Friedrichas Merzas: Irano režimo dienos suskaičiuotosLithuania· 2026-01-28
Friedrichas Merzas commented on the level of violence in the United States and the necessity of police actions.
Friedrichas Merzas: smurto lygis JAV kelia itin didelį nerimąLithuania· 2026-01-26Friedrichas Merzas is advocating for the approval of the EU and MERCOSUR trade agreement by the end of the year.
Friedrichas Merzas sieks, kad iki metų pabaigos būtų pritarta ES ir MERCOSUR prekybos susitarimuiLithuania· 2025-12-18
Friedrichas Merzas emphasized the importance of adopting an EU plan to finance Ukraine with frozen Russian assets.
Friedrichas Merzas: labai svarbu priimti ES planą finansuoti Ukrainą įšaldytomis Rusijos lėšomisLithuania· 2025-12-17
F. Merzas stated that now there is an opportunity to start a real peace process.
Friedrichas Merzas: Ukrainos ir JAV derybos suteikia „galimybę tikram taikos procesui“Lithuania· 2025-12-15
Friedrichas Merzas commented on the unacceptable parts of U.S. national security strategies.
Friedrichas Merzas: kai kurios JAV nacionalinio saugumo strategijos dalys yra nepriimtinosLithuania· 2025-12-09Friedrichas Merzas expressed skepticism about reaching an agreement regarding Ukraine by Thursday.
Friedrichas Merzas sako skeptiškai vertinantis galimybę iki ketvirtadienio susitarti dėl UkrainosLithuania· 2025-11-23
Friedrichas Merzas expressed hope regarding the situation in Gaza during a press conference.
Friedrichas Merzas: susitarimas dėl Gazos Ruožo teikia vilčiųLithuania· 2025-10-09Friedrichas Merzas stated that the EU ban on internal combustion engines is unfair.
Friedrichas Merzas: ES turi atidėti vidaus degimo variklių uždraudimo terminą | VerslasLithuania· 2025-10-07
Friedrichas Merzas recently called Moscow the 'greatest threat to freedom, peace, and stability in Europe'.
Vokietijos ambasadorius Ukrainoje paskirtas naujuoju vokiečių žvalgybos tarnybos BND vadovuLithuania· 2025-09-04
Friedrichas Merzas stated that their cabinets will discuss the war in Ukraine.
Friedrichas Merzas: akivaizdu, kad Vladimiro Putino ir Volodymyro Zelenskio susitikimas neįvyksLithuania· 2025-08-28
Friedrichas Merzas stated that Moldova will be 'sincerely welcomed in the European Union'.
Friedrichas Merzas: durys į ES Moldovai yra atvirosLithuania· 2025-08-27
Friedrichas Merzas opposed Donaldo Trump's call for an immediate peace agreement.
Donaldo Trumpo derybose su Ukrainos ir Europos lyderiais – ramesnis tonas ir pažadai dėl saugumoLithuania· 2025-08-19
Friedrichas Merzas is coordinating humanitarian aid to Gaza with France and the United Kingdom.
Friedrichas Merzas: Vokietija organizuos humanitarinės pagalbos gabenimą į Gazos RuožąLithuania· 2025-07-28
Friedrichas Merzas expressed hope for a quick ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Friedrichas Merzas Izraelio premjerui pasakė, kad tikisi greitų paliaubų Gazos RuožeLithuania· 2025-07-18Friedrichas Merzas stated that Germany will play a crucial role in the NATO and US arms supply agreement to Ukraine.
Friedrichas Merzas: Vokietija atliks svarbų vaidmenį NATO ir JAV ginklų tiekimo Ukrainai susitarimeLithuania· 2025-07-15
Friedrichas Merzas expressed strong support for Israel's campaign against Iran, describing it as a dirty job that Israel is doing for everyone.
Friedrichas Merzas: nėra pagrindo kritikuoti JAV dėl smūgių IranuiLithuania· 2025-06-23
Friedrichas Merzas criticized Russia's recent attacks as 'the most serious war crimes'.
Friedrichas Merzas smerkia Rusijos „terorą prieš civilius gyventojus“ UkrainojeLithuania· 2025-06-10
Friedrichas Merzas stated that there are no longer any distance restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine.
Friedrichas Merzas: Vakarų sąjungininkai nebetaiko nuotolio limitų Ukrainai tiekiamiems ginklamsLithuania· 2025-05-26Friedrichas Merzas discussed with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the planned phone conversation between leaders.
Friedrichas Merzas: Europos lyderiai siekia susisiekti su Donaldu Trumpu prieš skambutį su RusijaLithuania· 2025-05-18
Friedrichas Merzas is the Chancellor of Germany attending the inauguration mass.
Popiežius Leonas XIV pirmą kartą apvažiavo Šv. Petro aikštę papamobiliuLithuania· 2025-05-18
Friedrichas Merzas urged Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire and threatened tightened sanctions if not.
Vladimiras Putinas pasiūlė Ukrainai tiesiogines taikos derybas StambuleLithuania· 2025-05-11
Friedrichas Merzas stated that after the verbal confrontation at the White House, Germany will almost inevitably have to increase its defense spending.
F.Merzas: Baltieji rūmai sąmoningai eskalavo konfliktą su V.ZelenskiuLithuania· 2025-03-04