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Bundestag elects CDU's Friedrich Merz as new German chancellor in repeat vote

Bundestag elects CDU's Friedrich Merz as new German chancellor in repeat vote The CDU party leader was confirmed as Germany's chancellor on Tuesday in a second vote after a tumultuous first round..

Germany's chancellor hopeful Merz fails to secure majority in first round of Bundestag vote

Germany's chancellor hopeful Merz fails to secure majority in first round of Bundestag vote The CDU party leader lost the first round of voting to become Germany's chancellor on Tuesday, falling..

Germany’s Union bloc and Social Democrats sign coalition deal in Berlin

Germany’s Union bloc and Social Democrats sign coalition deal in Berlin Germany’s centre-right CDU and centre-left SPD have formally signed a coalition agreement, clearing the way for Friedrich..

Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet posts

Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet posts Seven ministries will go to the CDU, seven to the SPD and three to the CSU. It is now clear who the CDU and CSU want to send to..

'Germany back on track,' says CDU's Friedrich Merz as new coalition agreed

'Germany back on track,' says CDU's Friedrich Merz as new coalition agreed Germany's chancellor in waiting promises an end to instability and to make the country more competitive. READ MORE :..

Germany's CDU and SPD reach coalition deal, paving way for new leadership

Germany's CDU and SPD reach coalition deal, paving way for new leadership The centre-right CDU and its sister party, CSU, have agreed on a joint coalition agreement with the centre-left SPD, which..

German coalition talks reach next level as CDU and SPD negotiations intensify

German coalition talks reach next level as CDU and SPD negotiations intensify The coalition parties most likely to form the new German government have intensified talks. READ MORE :..