Germany, Friedrich Merz

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz headed for Germany’s top job after a career of ups and downs
World War II Germany’s 10th chancellor, the culmination of a yearslong political career that was once sidelined by his party’s iconic leader.
Conservative Friedrich Merz Is Poised to Win German Election
The Christian Democratic Union’s likely victory comes despite a strong showing by the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD.
Merz vows "independence" from U.S. after claiming Germany election win
Trump's statements on Ukraine last week make it "clear" Americans are "largely indifferent to the fate of Europe," Merz said.
Friedrich Merz Is Set to be Germany’s Next Chancellor
The leader of the conservative Christian Democrats celebrated as exit polls indicated they had won Sunday’s election, which had the highest voter turnout in decades.
Germany shifts right as Merz's conservatives secure election victory
Germany is set for a shift to the right after the conservative CDU/CSU bloc secured a clear victory in Sunday's elections, as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) recorded its best-ever performance.
Merz’s victory opens new era of German uncertainty
Friedrich Merz will be the next chancellor of Germany. And he still can’t tell what his government program will be. His conservative alliance received around 29% of the vote in Sunday’s snap general election,
Friedrich Merz, a Conservative, Is Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor
The Christian Democrat, who appeared to have a path to a stable governing coalition, hopes to lead Europe’s response to President Trump’s reshuffling of alliances.
Germany's Merz claims victory for his conservatives as the far right is projected to finish 2nd
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives are on course for a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, while Alternative for Germany nearly doubled its support, the strongest sh
Merz claims victory for German conservatives as the far right heads for strongest postwar result
Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat for his center-left Social Democrats after what he called 'a bitter election result.'
Germany's Merz 'will be the next chancellor,' supporter says
Germany's opposition conservatives won the national election on Sunday (February 23), putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next chancellor. "Friedrich Merz will be the next chancellor," CDU supporter Eileen Weideler said.
Conservative opposition wins German election and the far right is 2nd with strongest postwar result
The opposition conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won a lackluster victory in Germany's election Sunday and Alternative for Germany doubled its support in the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II,
Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US after conservatives win German election - and far-right support surges
Europe must seek to “achieve independence” from the United States, Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said after ...
Germany's Merz faces tricky talks with potential coalition ally
Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz will start trying to form a coalition government on Monday after his ...
German election day 2: EU officials underscore urgency for Merz to form new government
The EU’s chief diplomat Kaja Kallas told reporters on Monday she hoped the CDU’s Friedrich Merz was able to form a government ...
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Germany's Merz, Scholz win constituencies as heavyweights humiliated
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz, the presumptive next chancellor, has won his constituency in Sunday's ...
German Election Delivers Historic Shift as Merz Wins Mandate
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Debt and defence headache for Merz after AfD and far left make gains
Merz had signalled openness to reforming Germany’s “debt brake” to finance badly needed infrastructure investments and a ...
Germany's Merz questions the longevity of NATO's 'current form'
Germany's likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned on Sunday whether NATO would remain in its "current form" by June ...
CDU's Friedrich Merz thanks voters as he is greeted with cheers
The conservative CDU/CSU party is set to be the largest party in the next German parliament, according to the first two exit ...