Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany’s new chancellor after his CDU/CSU bloc secured 28.5% votes, defeating Olaf Scholz’s SPD. Merz, a longtime conservative leader, vows to revive Germany’s economy and impose stricter immigration policies. His political career saw setbacks under Angela Merkel, but he staged a strong comeback in 2022. With AfD securing 20.7% votes, coalition talks are crucial. Born in 1955, Merz has a legal background and extensive experience in finance. His next challenge? Forming a stable government to lead Germany through economic and political challenges.
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Why is far-right AfD dominating in northeast Germany?
In the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the far-right Alternative for Germany party surged in popularity during the recent snap elections. Euronews examines why.
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Germany’s famous Rose Carnival parades in Cologne and Düsseldorf took political satire to the next level, featuring giant floats mocking world leaders like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The parade also took aim at the far-right AfD party, the Ukraine war, and even the Catholic Church, sparking backlash. While many celebrated the bold satire, others found it controversial. Security was heightened due to recent terror attacks, but revelers still flooded the streets in massive numbers. Is this fearless satire or pure provocation?
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CDU and SPD start talks in bid to form next German government
Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democrats, has ruled out a coalition with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which finished second in last week's elections.
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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 they plan to present on Wednesday afternoon.
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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.
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Germany's CDU and SPD reach historic debt deal to jumpstart defence spending
The agreement reached with the Greens would allow Germany to spend up to €1 trillion on defence and infrastructure over the next decade.
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German government coalition talks between CDU and SPD to begin, Merz says
The centre-right party's leader Friedrich Merz said CDU and SPD are to enter talks to form a coalition, one day after the German election on Sunday.
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'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.
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Merz calls Trump-Zelenskyy spat at White House 'manufactured escalation'
The CDU leader said Europe must be prepared to act independently.
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Top diplomats from the UK, US, France, Germany and Ukraine have postponed a plan to meet in London on Wednesday for high-level talks on how to end Russia's war. Sky News
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Germany's parliament passes historic package boosting defence spending
Friedrich Merz needed the support of two-thirds majority in parliament for his plan to unlock billions for defence and infrastructure spending.
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Germany's Friedrich Merz faces rocky road to lift debt brake rules
Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz wants to alter Germany's strict fiscal rules to massively boost defence spending, the Greens are standing in his way.
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Extinction Rebellion stages Earth Day protest outside Tesla showroom
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