Where was Friedrich Merz on 15 Sept 2026?

Summary of the day

Friedrich Merz was reported to be in Berlin after canceling a planned trip to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. According to coverage from multiple outlets, the decision to remain in Germany followed state election results and ongoing domestic political pressure. Reports also noted that Merz is planning party meetings and addressing issues regarding fuel prices and trade practices.

Reported locations

• Berlin, DE

  3 headlines reported this location

Headlines published on 15 Sept 2026

• CDU confident of staying in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern parliament

  Yahoo

• Germany Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs as Friedrich Merz Plans Consumer Relief Measures

  Tekedia

• German Chancellor, Iraqi PM Hold Talks on Regional, International Issues

  Fana News -

• Merz cancels trip to New York for UNGA events

  Apa.az

• High fuel prices challenge the German government

  dw.com

• Merz: “Massive pressure” from unfair trade practices

  Table.Briefings

• Iraq, Germany discuss energy agreements, expanding cooperation

  The New Region

• German chancellor cancels New York trip amid political pressure, source says

  The Mighty 790 KFGO

• Merz cancels UN trip to stay in Berlin amid poll crisis

  Yeni Safak English · reported in Berlin

• Merz cancels trip to New York amid domestic political pressure

  UA.NEWS

• German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rules out a minority government and is betting on a coalition of conservatives and Social Democrats

  Informat.ro

• Germany’s embattled leader Merz cancels New York trip amid mounting domestic pressure

  Politico

• Friedrich Merz has canceled his visit to the UN / The German chancellor remains in Berlin amid the political crisis

  Informat.ro · reported in Berlin

• German Chancellor Cancels Trip to UN General Assembly Due to Personal Issues — Reuters

  UA.NEWS

• Merz to skip UN trip amid party tensions

  Latest news from Azerbaijan

• Merz cancels UN speech in New York to remain in Berlin after elections

  A News · reported in Berlin

• Iraq invites German companies and offers them oil

  Yahoo

• Matsalar jam'iyya ta sa Merz soke zuwa taron MDD

  dw.com

• US cannot trust Merz’s words — Trump’s envoy

  Apa.az

• Germany's Merz plans high-stakes party meet after Sunday's state polls

  Yahoo News UK

• Chancellor Merz is reeling as AfD makes gains in Germany

  dw.com

• Merz Cancels Trip to New York for the UN General Debate

  bluewin.ch

• Mounting Pressure on Merz: German Chancellor Faces Political Storm

  Devdiscourse

• Germany news: Merz to cancel UN trip amid party infighting

  dw.com

• Al-Zaidi: Iraq Eyes Europe as It Seeks to Diversify Oil Exports

  ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English

• Germany’s Merz urges Iran not to carry conflict into Iraq, end Hormuz blockade

  Middle East Monitor

• Merz rejects windfall profits tax as motorists face higher prices

  Yahoo

• Merz lands on Washington’s “blacklist”: “We cannot believe his words”

  TodayPress.tv

• German Chancellor Merz plans CDU leadership meeting after state elections

  UA.NEWS

• Germany's Merz plans high-stakes party meeting after Sunday's state polls

  thelocal.de

• Merz Calls for Trade Tools to Fight ‘Unfair’ China Competition

  Bloomberg.com

• Germany's Merz promises relief plan 'soon' as pump prices hit record

  Reuters

• Germany’s Merz dismisses speculation about early step-down

  Anadolu Ajansı

• Chancellor Merz Faces Mounting Pressure Amid Electoral Setbacks

  Devdiscourse

• Merz Promises German Drivers Relief on Surging Gas Prices

  Bloomberg.com

• Chancellor Merz Faces Growing Pressure Amid Electoral Challenges

  Devdiscourse

• Iraqi prime minister arrives in Germany as part of European tour

  Anadolu Ajansı · reported in Germany (approximate area)

• Russian influence suspected as Merz faces political storm

  omfif.org

• Germany’s CDU in free fall as Merz loses grip

  TRT World

• Germany's Merz claims Russia building submarines to destroy undersea cables

  Anadolu Ajansı

• EU seeks Arctic strategy amid growing power rivalry

  dw.com

• Far-right AfD puts pressure on German aid to Ukraine

  dw.com

• DW News. . The AfD ban debate is back on Germany’s political agenda after the Saxony-Anhalt election. Chancellor Friedrich Merz isn’t sold on the idea, arguing that a ban would not solve the underlying problem, and the legal hurdles are immense. #DWGer

  facebook.com

• German Chancellor Merz reels as far-right AfD makes gains

  dw.com

• AfD hits record 30% support in German poll, leads Merz conservatives by 10 points

  Anadolu Ajansı