Germany, Friedrich Merz

Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany’s top job after election?
He has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent’s security as it grapples with the new Trump administration and Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Europe Should 'Achieve Independence' From US, Says Germany's Merz
Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's mainstream conservatives, has said that Europe must become independent from the United States in security matters, after his grouping won the biggest share of the vote in federal elections.
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.
The Latest: Opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s headed to form Germany's next government
Germany’s mainstream conservatives have won the country’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the country's second-largest party.
Who is Friedrich Merz, the man now most likely to lead Germany? Eight things to know
The centre-right CDU has emerged as the biggest party in the German election, making Merz the most likely to lead a government, following coalition negotiations.
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.
Friedrich Merz Becomes German Chancello At A Critical Moment
Compared to last October, when it became apparent that an election would be called, the vote for the CDU/CSU is down slightly vis a vis the polls, the AfD have not
Friedrich Merz: How Germany's Next Likely Chancellor Will Tackle Trump, Putin & EU Crisis |Explained
Friedrich Merz, the man set to lead Germany's next government, says strengthening Europe and reducing its dependence on the United States will be his top priority when he takes office. His remarks come as relations between the two continents are undergoing a historic shift.
Germany Election: Friedrich Merz to 'intensify' coalition talks with SPD
Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz, who came out on top in the snap election results, is aiming to close a coalition agreement with outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD, which came third in the elections.
France's Macron and Germany's Merz agree new chapter in relations, source says
French President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's conservative chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz agreed during a meeting in ...
Germany's Merz to make surprise trip to Paris for talks with Macron
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz, the country's presumptive next chancellor, is set to make a surprise visit to ...
No time to waste: Emmanuel Macron hosts Friedrich Merz for impromptu dinner in Paris
The winner of Germany's parliamentary elections has travelled to Paris to meet the French president for a working dinner on ...
France's Macron to dine with Germany's Merz on Wednesday
French President Emmanuel Macron will dine with Germany's chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz at the Elysee Palace in Paris ...
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Germany’s New Chancellor Must Do the Unthinkable
If he wants an effective governing majority, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must invite the AfD into the government.