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Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?
Germany’s centrist politicians are losing votes to the far right and the far left. They…
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Germany’s Merz promises to do ‘whatever it takes’ on defence
Paul KirbyEurope digital editorRALF HIRSCHBERGER/AFPFriedrich Merz hopes to form a new government by late AprilFriedrich…
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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.…
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German election; Friedrich Merz; Greenpeace; Ukraine : NPR
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Germany’s Friedrich Merz signals seismic shift in Europe-US relations
Getty ImagesFriedrich Merz says he is eager to re-engage with international partnersGermany's chancellor-in-waiting, didn't wait…
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Friedrich Merz, Set To Be Next German Chancellor, Wants To Achieve ‘Real Independence’ From US
Last Updated:February 24, 2025, 07:40 ISTMerz's Conservative alliance secured the highest votes in a high-stakes…
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Germany’s Conservatives Win Elections: Friedrich Merz To Replace Olaf Scholz; AfD Increases Vote Share
Last Updated:February 23, 2025, 23:15 ISTThe right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) increased its vote share…
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Friedrich Merz German elections – The New York Times
Germans voted for a change of leadership on Sunday, handing the most votes in a…
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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…
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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 ISTMerz was considered a failed politician only seven years ago…