German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in India on his first official visit, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad for delegation-level talks aimed at strengthening India-Germany ties, coinciding with celebrations of 75 years of diplomatic relations and 25 years of strategic partnership. The leaders discussed cooperation in trade, investment, technology, defence, security, innovation and sustainable development, and also participated in the International Kite Festival 2026

PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz Participate In International Kite Festival 2026

Initially, Merz failed to secure the majority needed in the Bundestag after falling short of six votes, which proved to be a significant blow. World

Friedrich Merz becomes next German chancellor, wins parliamentary vote in second attempt

Trending | World: When the convoy stopped, the man left his car and approached Scholz as he was about to board the plane. He then shook the politician’s hand and embraced him.

A hug for $5,100? Man fined for embracing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz – Here’s why

Musk reposted a video by a German rightwing influencer, Naomi Seibt. She criticised the leader of the conservative Christian Democrats' leader Friedrich Merz, who is expected to become Germany's next chancellor. 



Elon Musk's 'problematic' post on German politics sparks accusations of interference

Next 25 years will take India-Germany strategic partnership to new heights: PM Modi

Taxes make everybody poorer, warns German Chancellor Scholz

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday in Beijing. Watch to know more.

German Chancellor Scholz meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Germany considering ban on Huawei, ZTE parts in 5G networks: Report

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will be arriving in India later today and his visit will focus on several areas including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. WION's diplomatic correspondent filed this ground report from India's capital, Delhi, watch the video to know more.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to visit India; Russia-Ukraine war, G20 summit on agenda

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in India and his visit will focus on several areas including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed him at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

German Chancellor Scholz in India, PM Modi says 'India-Germany share culture & economic relations'

German chancellor Scholz says 'Russia has stopped threatening to use nuclear weapons'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged climate activists to show creativity and avoid endangering others after attacking artworks and setting up road blockades.

WION Climate Tracker: German chancellor Olaf Scholz slams climate activists for attacking artworks

Olaf Scholz calls for reforms within the EU: Bats for new admissions and military autonomy

Germany agrees on $65 billion relief package, to include tax breaks and one-off payments

G7 has agreed on forming a 'Climate Club after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz managed to convince all the G7 countries to join the club. The idea behind this club is that the existing climate agreement is doing very little for a green future so the countries that are serious about change will form a club

G7 agrees on forming a 'Climate Club'

Before Russia-Ukraine war, climate change was meant to be the main focus of this year's G7 Summit but a crippling food and energy shortage eclipsed climate priority. However, the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised climate action at G7 Summit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promises climate action at G7 Summit

Vladimir Putin will not win Ukraine war, says German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Germany is leading a NATO operation in Lithuania and has stationed around 500 soldiers there. Also, the German chancellor Olaf Scholz has offered a clarification on why Germany is not supplying weapons to the Ukraine.

Germany leads NATO operation in Lithuania, sends troops

Russia-Ukraine border crisis: Merkel demands Putin reduce Russian troops around Ukraine

Germany, China commit to deepening economic ties

Social Democrat Olaf Scholz has been been sworn in as Germany's new chancellor on Wednesday after 16 years with Angela Merkel at the helm.

Olaf Scholz takes over as Germany's new chancellor, replaces Angela Merkel

It is the end of an era for Germany, the beginning of another. After being in power for 16 years German chancellor is retiring from politics paving way for a new coalition government.

Germany to have a centre-left government for the first time ever

Germany: Coalition pledges to modernize Europe's largest economy

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PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz Participate In International Kite Festival 2026

Friedrich Merz becomes next German chancellor, wins parliamentary vote in second attempt

A hug for $5,100? Man fined for embracing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz – Here’s why

Elon Musk's 'problematic' post on German politics sparks accusations of interference

Elon Musk's 'problematic' post on German politics sparks accusations of interference

Next 25 years will take India-Germany strategic partnership to new heights: PM Modi

Taxes make everybody poorer, warns German Chancellor Scholz

German Chancellor Scholz meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Germany considering ban on Huawei, ZTE parts in 5G networks: Report

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to visit India; Russia-Ukraine war, G20 summit on agenda

German Chancellor Scholz in India, PM Modi says 'India-Germany share culture & economic relations'

German chancellor Scholz says 'Russia has stopped threatening to use nuclear weapons'

WION Climate Tracker: German chancellor Olaf Scholz slams climate activists for attacking artworks

Olaf Scholz calls for reforms within the EU: Bats for new admissions and military autonomy

Germany agrees on $65 billion relief package, to include tax breaks and one-off payments

G7 agrees on forming a 'Climate Club'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promises climate action at G7 Summit

Vladimir Putin will not win Ukraine war, says German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Germany leads NATO operation in Lithuania, sends troops

Russia-Ukraine border crisis: Merkel demands Putin reduce Russian troops around Ukraine

Germany, China commit to deepening economic ties

Olaf Scholz takes over as Germany's new chancellor, replaces Angela Merkel

Germany to have a centre-left government for the first time ever

Germany: Coalition pledges to modernize Europe's largest economy