Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Angela Merkel has urged Germans to judge the government with "moderation and balance"  The former chancellor said she wished the conservative-center-left coalition success but declined to comment in detail on its policies. Merkel advised Chancellor Friedrich Merz to show "a generous spirit" towards coalition partners Men across Germany are taking to the streets to celebrate Father's Day with friends These updates have been closed. Thank you for reading. Below, you can review the news Germany was talking about on Thursday, May 14, 2026:    Skip next section Merz condemns increased Russian attacks on Ukraine May 14, 2026 Merz condemns increased Russian attacks on Ukraine German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on X Thursday said a wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine this week "send a clear message: Moscow is choosing escalation over negotiation." On Thursday, Russia unleased massive strikes across Ukraine for the…