Where was Friedrich Merz on 30 Sept 2026?

Summary of the day

Friedrich Merz was reported in Kazakhstan, where he and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev finalized over 30 partnership deals valued at $2 billion, according to coverage from The Astana Times. Additionally, multiple outlets including Ukrinform and LIGA.net reported that Merz stated Russia has shown no interest in serious peace negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine. Coverage from Yeni Şafak English and Anadolu Ajansı noted that Merz pledged to pursue gradual economic reforms in Germany.

Reported locations

No reported location for this day. Nothing should be read into this beyond the absence of coverage.

Headlines published on 30 Sept 2026

• German chancellor vows gradual economic reforms

  Yeni Şafak English

• German chancellor vows to press ahead with gradual economic reforms

  Anadolu Ajansı

• German Farm and Forest Groups Want Merz to Take Axe to New Paperwork

  Wood Central

• Russia has "no interest" in negotiations despite UN conversation with Berlin

  Plataforma Media

• Merz states russia not interested in serious peace talks

  ukranews.com

• Drastic budget cutbacks essential to fund Europe's defense, Germany and allies warn

  cnbc.com

• Germany Politics

  dailyrecordnews.com

• Tokayev, Merz Take Kazakhstan-Germany Partnership Forward as 30+ Deals Reach $2 Billion

  The Astana Times · reported in Astana

• Merz on Wadefula's Meeting with Lavrov: Russia Is Not Interested in Negotiations

  LIGA.net

• Merz Says Moscow Shows No Interest in Serious Ukraine Peace Talks

  Межа. Новини України.

• Germany: Russia not interested in serious talks · BNN

  Baltic News Network

• Russia is "not at all interested" in serious negotiations to end war in Ukraine, - Merz

  Цензор.НЕТ

• Merz: Lavrov's remarks after meeting with German counterpart show Russia is not ready for serious talks

  Українська правда

• Merz reveals Russia’s lack of interest in negotiations following diplomatic talks

  newsukraine.rbc.ua

• Merz says Europe faces new opportunities amid unprecedented pressure

  Ukrinform

• Merz: Meeting with Lavrov shows that Russia is not ready for serious talks

  Європейська правда

• Merz Says Pressure Could Help Europe Strengthen Unity and Global Partnerships

  Межа. Новини України.