Merz Appears Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor
Exit polls suggest that Friedrich Merz, the candidate for the conservative Christian Democrats who has vowed to bring ...
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Who is Friedrich Merz, Germany’s likely next chancellor, and what’s in his in-tray?
The former banker, who is almost certain to be Germany’s next chancellor, faces testing domestic political and economic ...
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Germany’s Merz vows ‘independence’ from Trump’s America, warning NATO may soon be dead
Election winner likens the Trump administration to Putin’s Russia as he bids to take Europe in a new direction.
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World reacts to Merz’ German election win amid warnings on far-right surge
Secretary-General Mark Rutte congratulated Merz, saying he looks forward to working with him “in this crucial moment for our shared security”. “It’s vital that Europe step up on defence ...
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German vote winner Merz faces tough talks to build government
The conservatives will first enter talks without Scholz, who apologised for SPD's bitter defeat at 16%, while his popular ...
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Germany's likely next leader Merz vows to form government without far right
Merz dodged a bullet after the "left-wing conservative" Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) appeared to have missed by a sliver the five percent cut-off mark for entry into the Bundestag. Fewer ...