Friedrich Merz to lead Germany as CDU, Social Democrats form coalition
Friedrich Merz of the CDU is expected to become the next chancellor, replacing Olaf Scholz after Germany’s center-right…
Coalition Deal in Germany Clears Way for Friedrich Merz to Become Chancellor
Germany’s centrist parties announced on Wednesday that they had formally reached a coalition agreement to allow Friedrich Merz,…
How Friedrich Merz Will Try to Lead Europe Despite a Weakened Hand
Germany’s presumptive next chancellor could be weak from the start, for all sorts of reasons. He didn’t win…
German election; Friedrich Merz; Greenpeace; Ukraine : NPR
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Germany’s Friedrich Merz signals seismic shift in Europe-US relations
Getty Images Friedrich Merz says he is eager to re-engage with international partners Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting, didn’t wait for…
Friedrich Merz, Set To Be Next German Chancellor, Wants To Achieve ‘Real Independence’ From US
Last Updated:February 24, 2025, 07:40 IST Merz’s Conservative alliance secured the highest votes in a high-stakes German elections…
Germany’s Conservatives Win Elections: Friedrich Merz To Replace Olaf Scholz; AfD Increases Vote Share
Last Updated:February 23, 2025, 23:15 IST The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) increased its vote share to at…
Friedrich Merz German elections – The New York Times
Germans voted for a change of leadership on Sunday, handing the most votes in a parliamentary election to…
Who Is Friedrich Merz, the Man Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor?
Friedrich Merz, the man favored by early exit polls to be Germany’s next chancellor after elections on Sunday,…
Who Is Friedrich Merz, Twice Rejected As Merkel’s Successor But Now Poised To Be Next German Chancellor?
Last Updated:February 23, 2025, 23:42 IST Merz was considered a failed politician only seven years ago and was…