Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed hope for Korean reunification during a visit to the heavily fortified border. Meanwhile, President Steinmeier has held talks with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing. DW has more.

Friedrich Merz, who is visiting Seoul, said North Korea is putting Europe's security at risk by sending soldiers to fight for Russia in Ukraine. DW has more.

During a visit to Singapore, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe and Germany want to increase free trade with open competition, reliability and a rules-based order.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed hope for Korean reunification during a visit to the heavily fortified border. Meanwhile, President Steinmeier has held talks with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing. DW has more.