Hendrik Wüst
German politician
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Togetherness, connection, and unity are never a finished task,
- said WüstDeutsche Welledw.com/en/germany…
Chancellor Friedrich Merz assumed a pivotal role in NATO during a critical phase,
- Wüst said ahead of Merz’s speech, commending the chancellor’s “clear commitment” to NATO’s 5% defense spending targetPolitico Europepolitico.eu/article/germany…
For decades now, people, ideas and investment have moved in both directions. Especially now, as international trade barriers increase and supply chains are under pressure, reliable connections are more valuable than ever,
I want to remain premier of North Rhine-Westphalia,
- Wüst told German broadcaster ZDF before departing for Türkiye,Hürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/germanys…
They are naturally part of our state,
- Wüst said, becoming the first premier of North Rhine-Westphalia to make an official visit to TürkiyeHürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/germanys…
To all the people who could no longer vote for the parties that have held responsibility so far, I say, we will fight to win you back,
- Mr. Wüst saidThe New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…
Earlier
German politicians call former chancellor Schröder's new position in Russia a "betrayal"
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Nearly half of Germans view former Chancellor Angela Merkel as better suited to handle Germany's challenges than current Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/germany…Support for Merz plunges after CDU’s losses to Germany’s right and left
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…The German chancellor’s foes at home are rejoicing at his political downturn
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/europe…As Germany’s far right rises, weakened Merz looks to project strength and resolve against Putin
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/germany…In other news, the German military will set up its first drone regiment
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/germany…German state premier pledges stronger economic ties with Türkiye
Hürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/german/s…The AfD proposes sharply restricting immigration and asylum
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/09…Germany’s potential next leader holds talks in Türkiye
Hürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/germanys…German leader under huge pressure as the far-right AfD gains steam
CBS Newscbsnews.com/news/germany…Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing record low approval ratings which embolden his opponents
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/germany…Germany: Chancellor Merz is fighting for his political survival
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/germany…After polls closed in a German state election this month, dozens of local pro-migrant activists gathered anxiously for dinner to see how big a win the anti-immigrant far right would secure
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…Germany’s Merz cancels trip to UN in New York as pressure mounts at home
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/world…Chancellor Friedrich Merz will not fly to New York next Tuesday to attend the United Nations General Assembly as planned
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/friedrich…In Germany, AfD's performance in Saxony-Anhalt weakens Friedrich Merz
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…Merz seemed to have no clear plan for saving himself and his party as his government confronted its biggest political crisis yet, beyond ambiguous promises to become a better, more empathetic politician 16 months into his chancellorship
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/germany…