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Europe, Friedrich Merz and Germany

The New York Times · 2d

How Friedrich Merz Will Try to Lead Europe Despite a Weakened Hand

The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to a European showdown with President Trump.

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

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.

Reuters on MSN · 2d

Wary of Trump, Germany's Merz warns it's 'five minutes to midnight for Europe'

Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz warned the United States on Monday against turning its back on allies but also urged Europeans to build up their own defence capabilities, saying it was now "five minutes to midnight for Europe".

Merz to 'intensify' SPD coalition talks

DPA International on MSN · 9h

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 Paris to meet French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday, days after his CDU/CSU bloc secured victory in national elections.

Germany's Social Democrats riled by Merz ahead of critical talks on coalition

Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) said on Wednesday they had agreed to start talks on a possible coalition with Friedrich Merz's conservatives but stressed their support was not automatic and hit out at his negotiating style.

DW on MSN · 1d

German election: Merz to 'intensify' SPD coalition talks

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz says he aiming to close a coalition agreement with the SPD in a "short time." Meanwhile, talks are ongoing on how to increase defense spending. DW has the latest.

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Germany's Merz rules out quick reform of state debt limits

By Andreas Rinke and Matthias Williams BERLIN (Reuters) -Election winner Friedrich Merz on Tuesday ruled out a quick reform ...

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Taurus missiles, stronger Europe — what can Ukraine hope for after German elections

The victory of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) led by Friedrich Merz was met with relief in Ukraine. The ...

Anadolu Ajansi1d

Poland can 'willingly' become new Germany for US in its cooperation with Europe: President

Andrzej Duda makes pitch to be America's best friend in EU following comments by Fredrich Merz, in line to be Germany's next ...

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Merz says he will find a way for Netanyahu to visit Germany without being arrested

Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday he had invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ...

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Germany's Social Democrats pick new parliamentary leader

Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) on Wednesday elected Lars Klingbeil as leader of its parliamentary group, cementing ...

Anadolu Ajansi1d

Amnesty slates Germany’s Merz for inviting Netanyahu despite warrants for war crimes in Gaza

Amnesty International has slammed Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union and possible next ...

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Conservatives to lead Germany

Germany's mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the country's national election, ensuring that Ukraine has an ...

2don MSN

Germany Election Shows a Politically Rightward Shift

Far-right gains and a ‘sharper and edgier’ chancellor are among the takeaways from the country’s contest, an expert says.

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