# ![@MKuefner Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::2169791295.png) @MKuefner Michaela Kuefner

Michaela Kuefner posts on X about germany, ukraine, russia, defence the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

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**Social topic influence**
[germany](/topic/germany) #1137, [ukraine](/topic/ukraine) #2231, [russia](/topic/russia) #3748, [defence](/topic/defence) 6.03%, [china](/topic/china) 6.03%, [kazakhstan](/topic/kazakhstan) 5.17%, [iran](/topic/iran) 4.31%, [qatar](/topic/qatar) #1547, [israel](/topic/israel) 3.45%, [tariffs](/topic/tariffs) 3.45%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"California Governor Gavin Newsom tells Europeans "theyve been played" by Trump. Heading into the opening of the World Economic Forum in Davos he says Europeans "need to stand tall stand firm stand united" "This is not diplomacy its stupidity" Trump to speak at WEF tomorrow. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013554066656252381 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013554066656252381"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/2013554066656252381)  2026-01-20T10:07Z 12.7K followers, 968.7K engagements


"Merz denies turning away from US in major parliament speech while saying: Germany "wants to be part of a dynamic and agile network of sovereign states who continue to stand for a rules based order. We want free trade and no or low tariffs.only free trade is the way to prosperity and security of nations.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/2016796905389318589)  2026-01-29T08:53Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Merz heads off to Saudi Arabia  Qatar and the United Arab Emirates . Expect the German Chancellor to seek alternative LNG gas supplies to avoid further dependence on the US. Expect defence trade expectations in exchange. First visit as chancellor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/2019018541077614944)  2026-02-04T12:01Z 12.7K followers, 65.8K engagements


"German Chancellor Merz and Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Salman spoke for around [--] hours in Riyadh today. A delegation member says main topics were investment energy defence and AI infrastructure. Media access was limited. Not even joint statements. Saudi Arabia ranks No 162/180 on the RSF World Press Freedom Index. They also discussed Iran Syria and Sudan. Merz vowed to elevate relations to a new level. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019174854457495888 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019174854457495888"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/2019174854457495888)  2026-02-04T22:22Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Keep right on zooming in. Yup - thats the door of Merz government plane. You just walk right in. In Abu Dhabi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/2019440913739567351)  2026-02-05T16:00Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Merz: Putin displays "complete lack of willingness to end this war. Responding to my question whether he believes Putin even wants a truce he speaks of "maximum resistance by Russia". Merz wraps up Gulf region  tour in Abu Dhabi where latest Ukraine talks just ended"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/2019724345631993887)  2026-02-06T10:46Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Merz to meet 1:1 with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and California Governor Gavin Newsom at Munich Security Conference Friday. German Government sources. Bilat with Democrat Newsom clear signal of political defiance against MAGA support for German far right AfD Party"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/2021170262192816574)  2026-02-10T10:31Z 12.8K followers, 21.2K engagements


"German FM Wadephul and Ukraine FM @andrii_sybiha emerge from bilateral meeting at Munich Security Conference. now de-facto Ukraines largest supporter on weapons and aid. Joint challenge: Keep Trump committed to NATO and get US to include Europe in Ukraine talks again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/2022234796299321607)  2026-02-13T09:02Z 12.8K followers, 11.2K engagements


""We care deeply" US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sounds like a Valentines Day Card 💌 to Europe at the Munich security conference. "we Americans may sometimes come off as a little direct and urgent in our council. because we care deeply." @kajakallas not convinced (photo). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022593699427872853 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022593699427872853"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/2022593699427872853)  2026-02-14T08:48Z 12.8K followers, 25.9K engagements


"Following "friendly" talks with Saudi Arabias Mohammed bin Salman Merz departs for next stop Qatar. What happened and what to expect:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/2019281709951599091)  2026-02-05T05:27Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Merz wraps up his 3-day tour of Saudi Arabia Qatar and UAE with a mixed message of "drill baby" and "Germany is open for business". Realpolitik has taken over as Europe seeks closer more reliable ties off the beaten and battered transatlantic track. Human rights raised but back to small print in big geostrategic reshuffle. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019758555205612008 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019758555205612008"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/2019758555205612008)  2026-02-06T13:02Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements


""Libre" - "Free" - an ad posted across Abu Dhabi the capital of UAE Ranked 164th place of [---] in the world press freedom index. With laws banning any criticism of the government - this PERFUME advert is either irony or deep social critique. (Posted from jurisdiction.)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/2019759997589094400)  2026-02-06T13:08Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Hillary Clinton arrives by train from Berlin for the Munich Security Conference MSC. Germany experience so far: No hassle from people asking about those files. No hot drinks because of a power failure in the bistro for half the trip"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/2021949385563942961)  2026-02-12T14:07Z 12.8K followers, 1.1M engagements


"The gloves are off in transatlantic relations: "The United States claim to World leadership is challenged maybe even already lost." Merz openly questions US strength in Munich Security Conference opening speech. Also stresses Europes dependence on US as "tough geopolitical reality." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022298819845664862 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022298819845664862"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/2022298819845664862)  2026-02-13T13:16Z 12.8K followers, 95.4K engagements


"Merz-Rubio readouts of bilat at MSC are a largely a match - nerd post: Merz: "central issue was situation in Ukraine" mainly military support "State of negotiations with Russia Rubio "recognized German steps to strengthen the (NATO) alliance" Exchange on Mideast/Iran Trade situation with China ahead of Merz trip soon Rubio "advancing efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war" "and strengthening the partnership between the US and Europe" "global challenges including securing supply chains" - (China) "appreciation for Germanys strong support for Ukraine" "reiterated the importance of deepening the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/2022394680298590645)  2026-02-13T19:37Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements


""Europe is up against what we're up against within the United States of America." @CAgovernor Gavin Newsom tells me at the Munich Security Conference. I began by asking him about his 1:1 with Merz who made a point of meeting Trumps most vocal critic. https://m.youtube.com/watchv=rj4mnsYBt4k https://m.youtube.com/watchv=rj4mnsYBt4k"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/2022811354646659503)  2026-02-14T23:13Z 12.8K followers, [---] engagements


""No I do not have that concern." Scholz rejects question whether he is worried that talk about Bidens stamina could harm image of NATO. Spoke before heading to Washington for [--] year NATO Summit celebration. Major Ukraine air defence package announcement expected"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1810608774044098692)  2024-07-09T09:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"NATO Summit in DC also means Canadian PM Justin Trudeau hops out of a car right in front of as you walk to your first live"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1811003634991116536)  2024-07-10T11:44Z [----] followers, 2.4M engagements


"Inside the NATO Summits first working session. "We cannot allow the alliance to fall behind." Joe Biden a frail but energetic leader of the free world tells NATO. [--] members Some 15% of the world population Almost 50% of global GDP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1811106716572082492)  2024-07-10T18:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Watching European Defence enter a new era in real time at NATO Summit in Washington. Germany and other European countries agree to develop own medium range precision strike missile system. For US bridges gap by stationing Tonahawk missiles. furious says will respond"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1811427665636630853)  2024-07-11T15:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This happened even before the Biden Presser his own people billed as "big boy" press conference. "I now want to hand it over to the President of Ukraine. Ladies and gentlemen President Putin" POTUS Biden said. Catching the error quickly Biden tried to recover: "Hes gonna beat President Putin President Zelenskyy." https://t.co/8yFpfTWCCE "I now want to hand it over to the President of Ukraine. Ladies and gentlemen President Putin" POTUS Biden said. Catching the error quickly Biden tried to recover: "Hes gonna beat President Putin President Zelenskyy." https://t.co/8yFpfTWCCE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1811526752411295972)  2024-07-11T22:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Scholz rejects Russias criticism of German plans to station and develop long range ballistic missiles: "It is necessary for deterrence and for peace" after Russia refused to continue arms agreements and attacked Ukraine. At NATO summit in Washington DC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1811530321717768245)  2024-07-11T22:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""I am doing this for you" 102-year-old Holocaust survivor Margot Friedlnder - a vocal human rights activist - tells crowd at farewell reception of US Ambassador Amy Gutmann in Berlin. Gutmann presented her with a handwritten letter of appreciation by President Biden"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1811831216716329355)  2024-07-12T18:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The day the Republican Convention discusses foreign policy in Milwaukee Scholz cabinet agrees draft budget that: - Has Social Spending as biggest winner. - Defence 3rd way behind demands of own Defence Minister. Trump [--] would see this as a provocation. Just sayin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1813623856424472939)  2024-07-17T17:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Scholz rejects the idea that he could do a Biden - heres the clip from his annual - what the White House would call a "big boy - hour-long Q&A presser: Reporter: "Do you possibly want to follow Mr. Biden's example" German Chancellor Olaf Scholz: 🙄 https://t.co/DXiT9QRbb1 Reporter: "Do you possibly want to follow Mr. Biden's example" German Chancellor Olaf Scholz: 🙄 https://t.co/DXiT9QRbb1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1816187685176057994)  2024-07-24T19:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"All out war in the Middle East "can be prevented. It needs to be prevented. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius tells me on board the German Frigate "Baden Wrttemberg" in Pearl Harbour Hawaii. Germany takes part in RIMPAC the largest sea maneuver in World"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1818797454160187687)  2024-07-31T23:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Germany is "preparing" for "evacuations" from Israel in the face of potential retaliation from Iran. During a stop in South Korea on his Indo-Pacific tour I asked Defence Minister Boris Pistorius how Germany is getting ready for further escalation in the Middle East"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1819586527229620416)  2024-08-03T04:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Filipinos praying for an end to the war in Ukraine this morning in Manila"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1819926112925024387)  2024-08-04T02:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Germany tightens Asylum regulations in response to Solingen Terror attack. "Intensified Realpolitik" aims at: - fast track deportation of rejected Asylum seekers to EU country of origin - scrap of social support for "Dublin" cases - Asylum status expires after private trips home"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1829165851767198153)  2024-08-29T14:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Germany to continue border controls "until we have effective external border protection of the EU German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser stresses at press conference presenting "Security Concept after Solingen Terror Attack""  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1829167110154850633)  2024-08-29T14:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"An ultimatum on border pushbacks - thats how conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz tries to pressure Olaf Scholz coalition on migration. He wants a "yes" to push backs by Tuesday or else. he says he will end talks across the aisle. Here at parliamentary party retreat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1831686072218128825)  2024-09-05T13:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Breaking: Germany orders [---] border controls. Interior minister Nancy Faeser says EU has been notified that temporary controls to be expanded to include West and North of toward Netherlands France Luxembourg in bid to stop illegal migration and potential terror threats"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1833161934952112360)  2024-09-09T15:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Chancellor Scholz arrives in Samarkand Uzbekistan tomorrow Kazakhstan. On agenda: Migration agreement with Uzbekistan Energy and raw material Between the lines: How do they see Russia Can Usbekistan become a route to send people back to Afghanistan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1835309770141573171)  2024-09-15T13:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Kazakhstan where journalists sing along to the national anthem during military honors for German Chancellor Scholz. A new observation for us German traveling press"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1835613182137680258)  2024-09-16T09:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Kazakh President Tokayev cancels Press Statements with German Chancellor Scholz last minute in diplomatic demonstration of power. Kazakhstan ranks no [---] on the RSF Press Freedom Index. Tokayev first hosts Scholz and then all C5 Central Asian states   + "  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1835636473934098856)  2024-09-16T11:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"In Kazakhstan German Chancellor Scholz indicates he had some straight talk on Russia sanctions evasion with President Tokayev. Says he is "thankful for the confidential dialogue between us through which we want to prevent the evasion of sanctions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1835681170605945116)  2024-09-16T14:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Kazakh authorities have scanned my face and checked my temperature. Precondition to get inside the C5 Summit of Central Asian States + Germany. On the agenda: energy raw material tech transfer Off the official agenda: Russia sanctions evasion China"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1835902213794722292)  2024-09-17T04:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""Now is the time to see what is possible" towards peace talks that include Russia. "Wont work" if Russia continues current level of aggression. Scholz responds to Kazakh media reports President Tokayev allegedly told Germanys Chancellor Russia was "militarily invincible""  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1835916222522699987)  2024-09-17T05:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Developing: Scholz now almost certain to face CDU leader and former Black Rock executive Friedrich Merz as competitor in [----] general elections. SPD Chancellor is in Kazakhstan as drop-out of a key Merz contender for the nomination sparks decision day for conservative CDU/CSU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1835940780508119157)  2024-09-17T07:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""I am fine with Friedrich Merz becoming Chancellor Candidate for the union (conservative CDU/CSU party union)." "Es ist mir recht wenn Friedrich Merz der Kanzlerkandidat der Union ist". Chancellor Scholz approves CDU Party Leader Merz when asked at C5 Summit in Kazakhstan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1835947306463445159)  2024-09-17T07:42Z [----] followers, 19.4K engagements


"Germanys Scholz is in NY to help launch UNs "Pact for the Future" on global challenges. Back home key regional elections in Brandenburg see a showdown between his Social Democrat SPD and the far-right Alternative for Germany. Russias influence looms large in both"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1837794887116186110)  2024-09-22T10:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"UN General Assembly adopts "Pact for the Future" fending off Russias attempt to bloc process. Vote to continue with the masterplan to tackle global challenges marks latest popularity test for Russia. Left at its side today: Belarus North Korea Iran Nicaragua Sudan Syria"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1837855515465916620)  2024-09-22T14:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Ukraine President Zelenskyy arrives for bilateral with German Chancellor Scholz at Ukraines UN embassy. Maximum security while Scholz arrived on foot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1838245534118584449)  2024-09-23T15:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""I have a suggestion when both US and China dont respect the rules we should not be the only one in the room to just play by the book." French President Macron warns "we will be out of the market" unless EU agrees on an "investment shock". Ideally wants more joint debt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1841475377891315744)  2024-10-02T13:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"EU risks trade war with China by voting in favour of tariffs for Chinese electric vehicles. German auto makers strongly oppose the move. EU commission and China vow to continue finding other solution in line with WTO rules. https://www.dw.com/en/eu-greenlights-tariffs-for-chinese-electric-vehicles/a-70399689 https://www.dw.com/en/eu-greenlights-tariffs-for-chinese-electric-vehicles/a-70399689"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1842156037836784100)  2024-10-04T10:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"US President Biden just cancelled his trip to Germany and to the Ramstein Air Base meeting on Ukraine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1843661139848139238)  2024-10-08T14:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Ramstein Summit - which was expected to deliver a major boost for Ukraine - now cancelled. "Postponed" to a date yet to be determined after US President Joe Biden cancelled his Germany trip over Hurricane in US"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1843969249272086596)  2024-10-09T10:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Waiting for Zelenskyy who stops in Berlin on his Europe tour after Biden cancelled the US-led Ramstein meeting of Ukraine allies. Mission: Get pro Ukraine momentum to brace for Winter and US election outcome"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1844708522405003457)  2024-10-11T11:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Russian disinformation is growing in Germany. One year ahead of elections German society is only beginning to assess what it is up against. DWs Chief Technology Correspondent @JanoschDelcker unpacks the Russias hybrid war. https://www.dw.com/en/russian-disinformation-is-growing-in-germany/a-70506294 https://www.dw.com/en/russian-disinformation-is-growing-in-germany/a-70506294"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1846422706008518874)  2024-10-16T05:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"This is not a drill. The German government could break up within days. Scholz complex 3-party coalition keeps wrestling with itself over the economy rather than preparing a response to Harris or Trump. Scholz insists: "Its about pragmatism not ideology." "The government will do its job. I am the chancellor." That was Olaf Scholz's answer when he was asked about a crisis within his government that could lead to the breakup of Germany's ruling coalition. https://t.co/wXDtW5IbYp "The government will do its job. I am the chancellor." That was Olaf Scholz's answer when he was asked about a crisis"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1853511762416452003)  2024-11-04T18:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The day after - the line to see Kamala Harris concession speech at Howard University Washington DC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1854227942961791158)  2024-11-06T18:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Trump ally Elon Musks Tesla vs. Germanys major automakers Mercedes BMW and Volkswagen. Market performance upon Trumps election. Scholz government has a well defined task. Problem: His 3-party coalition is on the brink of breaking up - again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1854240446899249154)  2024-11-06T19:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""Dont you ever listen when somebody tells you something is impossible just because it has never been done before" Kamala Harris inspires thousands of young people listening to her concession speech in at Howard Campus Washington DC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1854325019578654768)  2024-11-07T00:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Breaking: Germany will have snap elections on [--]. February [----]. Not official yet but certain after Chancellor Scholz SPD party and opposition CDU reached agreement on how to proceed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1856273653500874933)  2024-11-12T09:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""Not the feeling of moral superiority in our foreign policy secures our influence. Germanys economic power is our geopolitical power." Sacked finance minister Christian Lindner delivers scathing resume of Chancellor Scholz 3-way coalition priorities in parliament"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1856698988264665394)  2024-11-13T14:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Scholz called on president Putin to end war on Ukraine in first phone call in two years. Germanys chancellor "urged Russia to show willingness to negotiate" a just and lasting peace. Government sources tell us Scholz told Putin N Korean troops in Ukraine an "escalation""  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1857440545548734581)  2024-11-15T15:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Following ferocious attacks all over Ukraine Scholz insists his phone call with Putin was "important" to signal that West will continue to support Ukraine. Putins views "havent changed" which is "bad news". Scholz spoke minutes before heading to G20 in Rio de Janeiro "  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1858123524121973052)  2024-11-17T12:22Z [----] followers, 122.8K engagements


"Scholz the leader who will NOT supply Ukraine with German Taurus long range missiles arrives at G20 to news that US President Biden has given Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia with long range ATACMS. Both failed in getting Ukraine President Zelenskyy invited here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1858325250523423113)  2024-11-18T01:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""We have reached independence (from Russian gas) and we wont give that up again. I personally made sure of that." Scholz responds to my question on allegation by Polands President Duda. He accuses Germany of "trying to return to energy contracts" with Russia again. @G20"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1858561665253384245)  2024-11-18T17:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Scholz will "stay" with 'No' to longer range missiles. German Chancellor wont respond directly to US decision to allow ATACMS long range use by . Insists he is "level-headed" - a political brand he is trying to establish as he fights for re-election in snap polls in February"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1858566243667546501)  2024-11-18T17:41Z [----] followers, 10.1K engagements


"Just In: German Chancellor Scholz wins power struggle to become his SPD Partys Chancellor Candidate. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (#1 in national popularity rating) issues video saying he wont run. Scholz critics wanted him instead. (Scholz: #20 in popularity rating.)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1859675037500084499)  2024-11-21T19:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Angela Merkel at her book launch: "Just say it was Merkels fault if it helps." - calls for reform of German "debt break" - on : "would have like to prevent" war with - "believe Corona pandemic had impact on international politics" @ Berlin launch "Freedom" her memoirs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1861494817093505218)  2024-11-26T19:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Scholz brings his as long as it takes" support message to Kyiv where Zelenskyy would rather like to hear "whatever it takes". Impossible for a Chancellor locked in by his commitment not to send long range missiles - his only winner in the polls ahead of snap elections. "I would like to make it clear here on the ground that Germany will remain Ukraine's strongest supporter in Europe." German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is visiting Kyiv for the first time in two and a half years. https://t.co/mIth6NGrnz "I would like to make it clear here on the ground that Germany will remain Ukraine's strongest"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1863571349249179985)  2024-12-02T13:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Scholz question time in parliament sees chancellor grilled on downward spiraling economy. Northvolt battery insolvency cited as example of failed subsidy strategy. Scholz on defensive. Today: 100% election campaign with near 0% chance of policy impact before [--] February polls"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1864286986678186425)  2024-12-04T12:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Scholz calls end of Assad regime "good news" and calls for "rule of law" in Syria. The possible impact on Germanys February elections is profound. So far key issue was a bad economy. Now migration and the question whether/when/how Syrians should return could help the far right. Das Ende der Assad-Herrschaft ber Syrien ist eine gute Nachricht. Jetzt kommt es darauf an dass in Syrien schnell Recht und Ordnung wieder hergestellt werden. Alle Religionsgemeinschaften alle Minderheiten mssen jetzt und in Zukunft Schutz genieen. Das Ende der Assad-Herrschaft ber Syrien ist eine gute Nachricht. Jetzt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1865766152888029525)  2024-12-08T14:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Scholz speech as he faces no confidence vote in parliament: - Scathing condemnation of fired finance minister Lindner as "immature". - Promise to lower taxes on groceries raise minimum wage. - No cruise missiles for Ukraine. - Assurance of stability to pensioners"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1868650614806413370)  2024-12-16T13:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Fears over Turkish offensive into Syria grow. "Whoever wants peace in the region must not undermine the territorial sovereignty of Syria." German FM Annalena Baerbock warns as she heads to Ankara for talks with Turish FM Hakan Fidan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1870021443003494885)  2024-12-20T08:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Elon Musk is boosting the far right Alternative for Germany (AfD) two months ahead of snap elections in Germany. Foreign election campaign interference comes through the front door by a soon-to-be US Government member of the Trump II administration. Only the AfD can save Germany Only the AfD can save Germany"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1870116730317529385)  2024-12-20T14:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Far right Alternative for Germanys designated Chancellor Candidate Alice Weidel responds to Elon Musks X post that the AfD would "save Germany". Dear @elonmusk Thank you so much for your note. The Alternative for Germany is indeed the one and only alternative for our country; our very last option. I wish you and President Donald #Trump all the best for the upcoming tenure And also I wish you and all the American people https://t.co/iVBfPDoRfp Dear @elonmusk Thank you so much for your note. The Alternative for Germany is indeed the one and only alternative for our country; our very last"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1870134060632199255)  2024-12-20T15:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Germany agrees to Turkish demand that Kurdish militia groups in Syria must be disarmed. Following talks with Turkish FM Hakan Fidan Germanys Baerbock stresses Kurds must also live in security. Warns against harming Syrias territorial integrity = any Turkish military action"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1870185865827209219)  2024-12-20T19:13Z [----] followers, 353.4K engagements


"Germanys conservatives warn: Austrias far right being tasked with forming a government a "warning sign" that upcoming elections must deliver "real change" or see further far right rise. Germany faces snap elections on [--] February with conservative CDU/CSU bloc leading the polls"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1876287773273149945)  2025-01-06T15:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Germany France criticize Donald Trump's Greenland threats say borders must not be changed by force. https://www.dw.com/en/a-71244465at_medium=PushNotification%26at_dw_language https://www.dw.com/en/a-71244465at_medium=PushNotification%26at_dw_language"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1876986221668299123)  2025-01-08T13:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"In brewing confrontation between EU and Facebook&Musks X Germanys most likely next Chancellor CDU leader Friedrich Merz warns of "Social Media created for disinformation says he is in favor of platform regulation "as long as it does not violate freedom of expression.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1876997711590838539)  2025-01-08T14:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Scholz calls in press to remind Trump of international law following his claim to Canada and Greenland. "The principle of inviolability of borders applies to everyone small nation or large powerful state". Says European partners "have no understanding for comments from""  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1877008948479369393)  2025-01-08T15:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"What you need to know about Musks chat with far right AfD leader Alice Weidel: - both see X-controlled algorithms as guarantor of freedom of speech - Weidel says Hitler was a "communist" - AfD rejects notion of being far right (again) - skip first [--] min of energy talk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1877471552540696857)  2025-01-09T21:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"We want to "restart" the relationship with the incoming Trump administration. German-US relations are "in bad shape" Conservative CDU deputy parliamentary leader Jens Spahn tells me at pre-election party gathering. Germany 🗳 on [--] February. Trumps inauguration [--] January"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1878035689004003674)  2025-01-11T11:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Likely next German chancellor warns EU: Trump is "the last call for action" for the European Union. "Nobody will take us serious" unless EU states "are united". Conservative CDU party leader Friedrich Merz says at EPP retreat. CDU/CSU leads polls on February 23rd 🗳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1880579420001566992)  2025-01-18T11:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"On Russia and China: Merz vows a "pushback on geopolitical influence" of what he calls "the axis of autocrats" & On Ukraine: Calls Russian attack an Ukraine an "epochal rupture" On Indo-Pacific: Wants "permanent European marine base in the Indo-Pacific" (2/3)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1882455411992961125)  2025-01-23T15:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Merz on Trump: "Must avoid tariff spiral that would make Europeans and Americans poorer" Wants next attempt at TTIP EU-US trade agreement EU "must not rely on others to solve own problems" Wants focus on "simplification standardization and scalability" of EU defence (3/3)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1882457266680684669)  2025-01-23T15:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Exactly [--] weeks until Election Day in Germany. Scholz is in the UK to talk "reset" and how to react to potential Trump tariffs. Here I launch my Election Day countdown and analyse how Scholz is burning 🔥 his bridges with the man who is still likely to succeed him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1886056482170376277)  2025-02-02T14:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"German polls static despite huge debate over alleged cooperation with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). Friedrich Merz conservative successor to Angela Merkel still likely to become next chancellor. His political gamble of accepting votes by the AfD didnt harm. Many had predicted it would take a toll in the polls. But it didnt help either. Pollsters say they believe the vast majority of Germans havent made up their minds yet. But the polls we are seeing only vary within the margin of error- so basically not at all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1888155894350807079)  2025-02-08T09:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""A new time of ruthlessness has begun." German FM Baerbock sees clash between Zelenskyy and Trump in the Oval Office as direct attack on the rules based international order. Calls for European unity and solidarity for Ukraine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1895851559860224277)  2025-03-01T15:00Z 10K followers, [----] engagements


"Merz says he saw a "deliberately caused escalation" against @ZelenskyyUa in the Oval Office. Stresses Scholz and him "liaising closely". Both meet Wednesday before EU Ukraine emergency summit in Brussels. Merz will be in town to meet EPP group but not at the table. Even before a new government is formed Merz conservative CDU/CSU party and likely social democrat SPD coalition partner are expected to decide on [---] () Bn defence package. Old Parliament with the old 2/3 majority needed for this expected to meet as early as [--] March"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1896540528889512105)  2025-03-03T12:37Z 10K followers, 10K engagements


"In Berlin Hillary Clinton warns Trump of doing an impunity deal with Putin on Ukraine: "It would be outrageous to think that the suffering of the Ukrainian people could somehow be overlooked" as talks on a "deal" take place. Clinton here to promote Ukraine war crimes documentary "The Cranes Call" which follows war crimes investigators as they piece together the suffering of some [---] [---] human rights violations recorded to date"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1901723910942470573)  2025-03-17T19:54Z 10.1K followers, 10.6K engagements


""So help me God" Friedrich Merz just sworn in as German Chancellor. President of Parliament @JuliaKloeckner holds an original copy of the German Constitution"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1919778565064675625)  2025-05-06T15:37Z 10.3K followers, [----] engagements


""We wont leave countries like Poland alone in protecting the EU external borders" newly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz tells Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw. Controversial here: just tightened its borders with today - fulfilling Merz Day [--] pledge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1920189579279122433)  2025-05-07T18:50Z 10.4K followers, [----] engagements


"German Chancellor Merz departs for Lithuania to inaugurate a historic German demonstration of force towards Russia - the German Lithuania Tank Brigade. Along with Defence Minister Pistorius Merz oversees Germanys first permanent military deployment abroad. Combat ready by 2027"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1925431515300663680)  2025-05-22T06:00Z 10.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Germanys Merz "more than concerned about the situation in Gaza and the "intensity of the military operations of the Israeli Army. German government "urging" Israel to provide "comprehensive assistance" to avoid a "famine that appears imminent". Speaking in Lithuania just now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1925493686890090929)  2025-05-22T10:07Z 10.4K followers, [----] engagements


"US Senator Lindsey Graham tells German TV "it is time to punish Putin" for "resisting" peace. Wants "China to pay the price" for helping Russia in Ukraine. Vows that bipartisan Russia sanctions bill will make "the next two weeks" the most decisive yet.@tagesthemen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1929659618638418123)  2025-06-02T22:01Z 10.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Merz arrives in Washington. He will stay at Blair House the guest house of the President. Meeting Trump for lunch just before (high) noon in the Oval Office"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1930496640621695024)  2025-06-05T05:27Z 10.4K followers, 167.7K engagements


"Merz: "we need a fast agreement with America on the tariff rows" after US-China deal announcement. At visit of PM Frederiksen vows to "stand by the side of our Danish friends" on Greenland. Frederiksen: "President Trump is serious when it comes to Greenland.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1932834092388663606)  2025-06-11T16:15Z 10.4K followers, [---] engagements


"German Chancellor Merz calls on Iran "to instantly start negotiations with the US and Israel and to come to a diplomatic solution" in a statement today. The very escalation he wanted to help prevent at the E3  + EU Geneva talks has happened. After those Friday talks his Foreign minister Wadephul still signed a European call that "all sides should refrain from taking steps which lead to further escalation""  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1936756174751187135)  2025-06-22T12:00Z 10.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Merz in parliament ahead of NATO summit: "New reality" requires new defence capabilities - calls on Iran and Israel to keep truce - calls for "humane treatment" of Gaza civilians - says Putin not interested in peace - wants to convince Trump of new Russia sanctions and to drop tariffs - pledges Germany to become motor for economic growth in EU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1937476796624081040)  2025-06-24T11:43Z 10.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Merz on Migration: "We will solve this problem." Directly addresses far right AfD co-leader Alice Weidel in parliament: "Mrs Weidel.You are slowly but surely losing the political ammunition you owe your existence to." At budget debate in German Bundestag"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1942867298345181517)  2025-07-09T08:43Z 10.4K followers, [----] engagements


"NATO Secretary Mark Rutte doubles down on his WW III scenario comments in Berlin. On China military build up: "This is not to organize parades in Beijing. This is indeed to use to make use of this. We know the ambition China has which is to somehow get control over Taiwan." In a @nytimes interview Rutte alleges Xi would call his "junior partner" Putin before attacking Taiwan. He described a simultaneous attack on Europe as beginning of WW III"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1942956508481728746)  2025-07-09T14:38Z 10.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Lithuanian military plays a piece called "Protect your Homeland" At 70-year-celebration of Germany in NATO. Fitting as Germany is deploying a whole brigade to Lithuania bordering Russia. Audience: @NATOSecGen Rutte Chancellor Merz Defence minister Pistorius FM Wadephul"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1942990666247934098)  2025-07-09T16:54Z 10.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Merz takes off to second "Ukraine Recovery Conference" in Rome. Video-call by the "coalition of the willing" will discuss who is willing to supply more air defence systems (patriot(s)) to . Merz bilats with @ZelenskyyUa von der Leyen Meloni President Sandu of Moldova"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1943183084314075264)  2025-07-10T05:38Z 10.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Merz pleads with Trump: "Stay with us" Warns Putin: "We wont give up" At Ukraine recovery conference in Rome. Tells Slovakia to drop veto on 18th EU Russia sanctions package"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1943256112230191238)  2025-07-10T10:28Z 10.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Merz and Macron are having dinner near Berlin. For starters Merz confirmed "movement" on US tariffs. The figure of 15% is being cited behind the scenes. European defense also at centre of talks scheduled to last [--] h"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1948076710521409591)  2025-07-23T17:44Z 10.4K followers, [----] engagements


"German Chancellor Merz says he is to host a virtual conference with Trump Zelensky Vance and other allies on Wednesday. Key aim is to get Trump on same page as Europe ahead of meeting Putin. Various call formats to also include leaders of UK France Italy Poland Finland EU and NATO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1954920154237726811)  2025-08-11T14:57Z 10.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Europeans call for Summit including Zelenskyy as next step after Trump-Putin meeting. "Ukraine must have ironclad security guarantees" leaders of    demand after debriefing call with Trump. "We welcome President Trumps statement that the US is prepared to give security guarantees." Whether Trump is willing to deliver on just that is now key as Ukraines President Zelenskyy is due in Washington Monday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1956658414811037891)  2025-08-16T10:04Z 10.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Still open whether European leaders will join Trump - Zelenskyy talks Monday in Washington. German Government sources tell me European Leaders have not been directly invited. But Zelenskyy has been told he may bring along European partners. What that means exactly is being substantiated and we expect decisions being taken on that basis. So watch this space @dwnews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1956779581027004922)  2025-08-16T18:06Z 10.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Breaking🚨: Merz von der Leyen and other leaders will join Ukraines President Zelenzkyy on his trip to meet US President Trump in Washington Monday. Expect tough talks on territory and security guarantees. Europeans are concerned Trump to make further concessions to Putin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1957021684684165377)  2025-08-17T10:08Z 10.5K followers, 24.1K engagements


"Breaking: Trump has interrupted Ukraine talks with European leaders to call Putin source close to negotiations tells me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1957546177651474680)  2025-08-18T20:52Z 10.5K followers, 71.5K engagements


"Update: European leaders waiting to continue Ukraine talks with Trump when he comes off the phone with Putin. (Source close to the talks)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1957548613501919507)  2025-08-18T21:02Z 10.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Merz relieved at White House talks outcome. - Maintains ceasefire demand ahead of three way Trump-Putin-Zelenzkyy negotiations. - Rejects forced surrender of territory (Donbas). - Ready to provide security guarantees send troops. Vague on details of European/US burden sharing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1957648487312494802)  2025-08-19T03:39Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements


"John Bolton gave us this interview just hours before FBI agents searched his home near Washington D.C. "Russia think theyve got Trump back as Vladimirs friend" Trumps former National Security Advisor told us on our Berlin Briefing podcast. https://m.youtube.com/watchv=gqWuuYinWU4&list=PLT6yxVwBEbi22JF0-FgtDAMYcfTqL4V98&index=1&pp=iAQB https://m.youtube.com/watchv=gqWuuYinWU4&list=PLT6yxVwBEbi22JF0-FgtDAMYcfTqL4V98&index=1&pp=iAQB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1958888377308098752)  2025-08-22T13:45Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements


"John Bolton gave us this interview just hours before FBI agents searched his home near Washington D.C. "Russians think that theyve got Trump back as Vladimirs friend" Trumps former National Security Advisor told us on our Berlin Briefing podcast. https://m.youtube.com/watchv=gqWuuYinWU4&list=PLT6yxVwBEbi22JF0-FgtDAMYcfTqL4V98&index=1&pp=iAQB https://m.youtube.com/watchv=gqWuuYinWU4&list=PLT6yxVwBEbi22JF0-FgtDAMYcfTqL4V98&index=1&pp=iAQB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1958894090965147816)  2025-08-22T14:08Z 10.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Merz and Macron are expected to talk big picture European security architecture at their 1:1 dinner tonight. Nuclear deterrence springs to mind. Both cabinets talk trade AI and security. Joint security cabinets will stay on for special session. Brganon Castle near Toulon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1961126742615109741)  2025-08-28T18:00Z 10.5K followers, [----] engagements


"German Chancellor spoke on the phone with the Emir of Qatar tonight readout: Merz "recognised Qatars diplomatic effort to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of the hostagesThe violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar by todays Israeli attack is not acceptable The German government is in close contact with the Israeli government.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1965517640719323529)  2025-09-09T20:48Z 10.5K followers, 24.1K engagements


"Macron has been trying to get to his seat for almost [--] minutes now at the UN "Two State conference" for a two state solution. The French President is about to recognise a Palestinian state along with several other countries during the UN General Assembly week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1970208679359324655)  2025-09-22T19:28Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Merz meets Serbias Vui at the European Political Community in Copenhagen. They dont look friendly with each other because they are not. Serbia keeps oscillating between Russia and the EU. Just one example why keeping up support for Ukraine is like herding cats at times"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/1973716255451623663)  2025-10-02T11:46Z 10.6K followers, 163.3K engagements


"Several children collapse as migrants held in open field for hours and days near #Rszke Hungary http://t.co/tltDEBKQdc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/640873704646397952)  2015-09-07T13:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Cape Canaveral: spaceX delays #Falcon9 rocket launch once again by [--] hours. Lowest key Mission Control Center ever"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/678745365726785536)  2015-12-21T01:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Delegates of #Germanys right wing populist #AfD party first have to get past thdemonstrators before joining their party conference in #Hanover. After entering parliament for first time will once again debate how #FarRight AfD wants to be"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/936887564237078528)  2017-12-02T09:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Whether this #Olympic truce outlasts the #PyeongChang2018 games or not handshake at #OpeningCeremony followed by todays lunch reception of Kim Yong-uns Sister by #SouthKoreas President Moon has all the potential to mark a turning point in #NorthKorea standoff"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MKuefner/status/962213812161007616)  2018-02-10T06:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

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