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Merz heads to Paris, Warsaw on first trip as German chancellor

Friedrich Merz, the newly appointed German Chancellor, will embark on his first international journey this Wednesday, visiting France and Poland. This trip is aimed at revitalizing Germany's relationships with key allies and reaffirming its presence on the global stage following a shaky start to......

Merz faces second round of voting for chancellor after setback

Germany's parliament will conduct a second vote on Tuesday to determine if Friedrich Merz will be appointed chancellor after he failed to gain enough support in the initial round. Merz, leader of the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, garnered 310 votes, falling short of the required majority by six votes.......

Setback for Merz as he falls short in first vote for German chancellor

Friedrich Merz did not secure enough parliamentary support to become Germany’s next chancellor in Tuesday’s initial vote. He fell just short of the required majority, receiving 310 votes—six fewer than the 316 needed for confirmation. Following the announcement, Germany’s DAX......

Merz advocates for independence from US after conservative victory

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has called for greater European autonomy following his alliance’s success in the parliamentary elections. The call comes amid increasing concerns over the U.S. under President Donald Trump and its commitment......

German elections: far-right surge and Trump’s influence reshape political landscape

Germany’s federal elections on Sunday, February 23, marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s political history, as voters turned out in large numbers amid a campaign dominated by a far-right surge and the disruptive influence of Donald Trump’s return to the global stage. Friedrich Merz,......

Germany on edge before a crucial election for Europe

Germany's political landscape is under pressure as the country prepares for a decisive legislative election. The conservative opposition, led by Friedrich Merz, is the frontrunner despite a notable surge from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). This election is set against a backdrop of......

Germany's political crossroads: Migration and identity shape crucial 2025 election

As Germany approaches a pivotal election in 2025, the nation grapples with significant challenges that are reshaping its political landscape. With a population nearing 85 million, Germany has become the third-largest refugee-hosting country globally and the largest in the European Union, hosting 3.5......

Protests against Far-Right Rise in Germany Ahead of Elections

Thousands of Germans took to the streets on Saturday to protest the growing influence of the far-right, particularly the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, ahead of the general election set for February 23. Demonstrations took place in Berlin and other cities, where participants voiced......

Scholz Urges Unity Following Far-Right AfD Victory in German State Elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has issued a stern warning to mainstream political parties, urging them to exclude "rightwing extremists" from power, following preliminary results that show the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) securing a historic victory in state elections. The......