Merz prioritizes Ukraine and U.S., vows to tackle migration and economy after German election win
1 month ago

Merz prioritizes Ukraine and U.S., vows to tackle migration and economy after German election win

LA Times  

Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union, speaks during a news conference at party headquarters in Berlin on Monday. Germany’s mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the country’s national election, ensuring that Ukraine has an even stronger supporter in the European Union’s largest country and creating hopes for renewal in an economic powerhouse that has been badly battered in recent years. “But I remain hopeful that we will succeed in maintaining the transatlantic relationship.” He warned that if the good relationship “is destroyed, it will not only be to the detriment of Europe, it will also be to the detriment of America.” Markets welcomed the victory of his fiscally conservative Christian Democratic Union, with stocks in major German companies rising Monday morning on hopes for a stable coalition government that could end policy gridlock and tackle the country’s economic problems. The results released by the electoral authority showed Merz’s Christian Democrats and the Social Democrats winning a combined majority of seats in the national legislature after small parties failed to make the electoral threshold. He has ruled out a coalition with AfD and on Monday said he was “extremely worried” about the far-right party’s historic gains in the election.

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Germany's Merz faces uphill battle as coalition tensions rise over migration, welfare
4 days, 7 hours ago

Germany's Merz faces uphill battle as coalition tensions rise over migration, welfare

Firstpost  

Merz’s embrace of compromise with the SPD and the Greens risks being seen as a return to Merkel-style pragmatism, rather than the ideological reset he promised Conservative leader Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union, who is likely to be the next German chancellor, faces an uphill battle in the country. “You’ve got the mRNA of the SPD in your …

Friedrich Merz’s CDU reaches preliminary agreement with Scholz’s SPD to form Germany’s next coalition govt
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Friedrich Merz’s CDU reaches preliminary agreement with Scholz’s SPD to form Germany’s next coalition govt

Firstpost  

In Germany, coalition governments are typically formed through a two-step process: parties first engage in exploratory talks to assess potential alliances before entering formal coalition negotiations Social Democratic Party Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his conservative rival of the Christian Democratic Union Friedrich Merz are pictured in a studio of the ARD and ZDF television broadcasters ahead of the first TV …

Germany: Merz’s Conservatives face likely defeat in key regional vote after national election win
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Germany: Merz’s Conservatives face likely defeat in key regional vote after national election win

Firstpost  

The center-left SPD has dominated Hamburg’s politics for most of the past 80 years, including during Scholz’s tenure as mayor from 2011 to 2018 The Conservatives of Germany, led by Friedrich Merz, are set to lose in the Hamburg regional polls. File image/Reuters Germany’s conservative bloc is expected to suffer a setback in Sunday’s regional election in Hamburg, just a …

Friedrich Merz | The conservative turn
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Friedrich Merz | The conservative turn

The Hindu  

While addressing the media after the results of Germany’s Feb. 23 election were out, the leader of the leading conservative Christian Democratic Union and its Bavarian sister party, Christian Social Union, Friedrich Merz, opined that the staggering rise of the right-wing Alternative for Germany, with its vote share of almost 20%, is a “real warning bell, a real alarm bell …

German election winner Merz and center-left rivals start sounding out a possible coalition
3 weeks, 6 days ago

German election winner Merz and center-left rivals start sounding out a possible coalition

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Negotiators from German election winner Friedrich Merz’s conservative bloc and the center-left Social Democrats started exploratory talks Friday on a possible coalition government, but were tightlipped on the details as they launched what could be a complicated process. Merz’s Union bloc, which has led the opposition since 2021, won Sunday’s election, in which the far-right, anti-immigration Alternative for …

German election: What's next
1 month ago

German election: What's next

China Daily  

Friedrich Merz, chairman of the Christian Democratic Union, is poised to be nominated as Germany's next chancellor, according to preliminary results of the federal election. Merz has pledged to revitalize Germany's struggling economy and address the looming threat of US tariffs. On the domestic front, he aims to tighten immigration laws, though changes are expected to be moderate given the …

German election: What's next
1 month ago

German election: What's next

China Daily  

Friedrich Merz, chairman of the Christian Democratic Union, is poised to be nominated as Germany's next chancellor, according to preliminary results of the federal election. Merz has pledged to revitalize Germany's struggling economy and address the looming threat of US tariffs. On the domestic front, he aims to tighten immigration laws, though changes are expected to be moderate given the …

Merz begins work building coalition
1 month ago

Merz begins work building coalition

China Daily  

Christian Democratic Union leader Friedrich Merz looks on as he is greeted with applause by the CDU and Christian Social Union members before the start of their parliamentary fraction meeting following the German general elections, in Berlin, Germany, February 25, 2025. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner Friedrich Merz has confirmed he hopes to form a coalition government featuring his Christian Democratic Union and …

Merz begins work building coalition
1 month ago

Merz begins work building coalition

China Daily  

Christian Democratic Union leader Friedrich Merz looks on as he is greeted with applause by the CDU and Christian Social Union members before the start of their parliamentary fraction meeting following the German general elections, in Berlin, Germany, February 25, 2025. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner Friedrich Merz has confirmed he hopes to form a coalition government featuring his Christian Democratic Union and …

German election: What's next
1 month ago

German election: What's next

China Daily  

Friedrich Merz, chairman of the Christian Democratic Union, is poised to be nominated as Germany's next chancellor, according to preliminary results of the federal election. Merz has pledged to revitalize Germany's struggling economy and address the looming threat of US tariffs. On the domestic front, he aims to tighten immigration laws, though changes are expected to be moderate given the …

Germany: Is Merz’s win enough to secure a stable government?
1 month ago

Germany: Is Merz’s win enough to secure a stable government?

Firstpost  

The crucial question now is which coalition will help Friedrich Merz secure the Chancellorship, and how stable and enduring that coalition would be On Sunday, February 23, general polls were held in Germany, marking a rare snap election held seven months ahead of its scheduled time. Loser All the Way The center-left Social Democrats, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and …

Germany's Merz calls for unity in Europe after election win
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1 month ago

Germany's Merz calls for unity in Europe after election win

China Daily  

By JULIAN SHEA and ZHENG WANYIN in London | China Daily | Updated: 2025-02-25 07:13 Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's conservative opposition Christian Democratic Union, addresses supporters at the party headquarters in Berlin on Sunday after wining the national elections. Provisional results declared on Sunday indicated that Friedrich Merz, leader of the country's conservative opposition, will be the next chancellor, …

Germany's Merz calls for unity in Europe after election win
Top News
1 month ago

Germany's Merz calls for unity in Europe after election win

China Daily  

Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's conservative opposition Christian Democratic Union, addresses supporters at the party headquarters in Berlin on Sunday after wining the national elections. Provisional results declared on Sunday indicated that Friedrich Merz, leader of the country's conservative opposition, will be the next chancellor, with his center-right Union parties — an alliance of the Christian Democratic Union and the …

Germany's Merz calls for unity in Europe after election win
Top News
1 month ago

Germany's Merz calls for unity in Europe after election win

China Daily  

Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's conservative opposition Christian Democratic Union, addresses supporters at the party headquarters in Berlin on Sunday after wining the national elections. Provisional results declared on Sunday indicated that Friedrich Merz, leader of the country's conservative opposition, will be the next chancellor, with his center-right Union parties — an alliance of the Christian Democratic Union and the …

Germany's Merz calls for unity in Europe after election win
Top News
1 month ago

Germany's Merz calls for unity in Europe after election win

China Daily  

Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's conservative opposition Christian Democratic Union, addresses supporters at the party headquarters in Berlin on Sunday after wining the national elections. Provisional results declared on Sunday indicated that Friedrich Merz, leader of the country's conservative opposition, will be the next chancellor, with his center-right Union parties — an alliance of the Christian Democratic Union and the …

Five minutes to midnight, warns Germany's Merz as Trump moves US closer to Russia
1 month ago

Five minutes to midnight, warns Germany's Merz as Trump moves US closer to Russia

India Today  

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's conservatives are looking to quickly form a government after winning a national election on Sunday but face tricky coalition talks and …

Friedrich Merz vows to unite Europe with Germany’s top job
1 month ago

Friedrich Merz vows to unite Europe with Germany’s top job

The Hindu  

Friedrich Merz, on course to become post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor after the country's election, 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. “Friedrich Merz is perhaps the most international chancellor Germany has had since the war — if he becomes chancellor,” said Volker …

German vote winner Merz seeks to build govt with centre-left
1 month ago

German vote winner Merz seeks to build govt with centre-left

The Hindu  

Germany’s conservative election winner Friedrich Merz said on Monday he would seek talks with the centre-left to speedily build a government as Europe faces tectonic changes in transatlantic ties. After the surge of the far-right AfD, Mr. Merz said the mainstream parties must answer concerns of voters drifting to the fringes, calling the AfD’s record 20% result “the last warning …

German Election results: Coalitions, economy, and extremism - The uphill battle that awaits Friedrich Merz
1 month ago

German Election results: Coalitions, economy, and extremism - The uphill battle that awaits Friedrich Merz

Live Mint  

Friedrich Merz’s victory in Germany’s national election marks a significant shift in the country’s political landscape, but his path to forming a stable government is fraught with challenges. From coalition negotiations to economic pressures and the rising influence of the far-right, Merz must navigate a complex and uncertain environment if he becomes Germany's chancellor, per media reports. The centre-right bloc, …

The biggest takeaways from Germany’s election, which will bring change to the EU’s leading power
1 month ago

The biggest takeaways from Germany’s election, which will bring change to the EU’s leading power

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany faces its second change of leader in fewer than four years after the head of the center-right opposition, Friedrich Merz, won Sunday’s election, which saw a surge for a far-right party and a stinging defeat for outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz after first projections are announced during the election party at the Social Democratic …

German vote winner Merz faces tough talks to build govt
1 month ago

German vote winner Merz faces tough talks to build govt

Raw Story  

by Frank ZELLER Germany's conservative election winner Friedrich Merz faced an uphill struggle to build a coalition government on Monday, a day after an election which saw a record performance by the right. In a post on X, Merz insisted Ukraine "must be part of peace negotiations" after Trump unsettled European allies by reaching out to Russian President Vladimir Putin. …

Wilders congratulates AfD on second place in German elections
1 month ago

Wilders congratulates AfD on second place in German elections

Dutch News  

Geert Wilders, leader of the anti-immigration PVV party, has congratulated his German counterpart Alice Weidel after the far-right AfD took second place in the weekend German elections. “Gratuliere Alice Weidel und AfD”, Wilders wrote in a brief message on social media platform X, better known as Twitter, after Weidel’s party won a projected 20.8% of the vote, doubling its share …

Germany elections: Friedrich Merz calls for ‘independence from the USA’ and takes swipe at Trump
1 month ago

Germany elections: Friedrich Merz calls for ‘independence from the USA’ and takes swipe at Trump

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich …

Conservatives win German election as far-right party surges to second place
1 month ago

Conservatives win German election as far-right party surges to second place

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Merz had hailed his party’s “terrific election campaign” …

Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany’s top job after election?
1 month ago

Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany’s top job after election?

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Friedrich Merz, on course to become post-World War II Germany’s 10th chancellor after the country’s election, 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. “The world out there isn’t waiting for us, and it isn’t waiting for long-drawn-out coalition talks and negotiations.” The …

German election results 2025 – latest: Friedrich Merz’s Conservatives celebrate win as far right party makes record gains
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1 month ago

German election results 2025 – latest: Friedrich Merz’s Conservatives celebrate win as far right party makes record gains

The Independent  

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Conservatives win German election as far-right party surges to second place
1 month ago

Conservatives win German election as far-right party surges to second place

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Merz had hailed his party’s “terrific election campaign” …

Closed borders, independence from Trump: What could Friedrich Merz’s victory mean for Germany, Europe?
1 month ago

Closed borders, independence from Trump: What could Friedrich Merz’s victory mean for Germany, Europe?

Firstpost  

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has triumphed at Germany’s ballot boxes, paving his way to become the next chancellor. His win is of particular significance to Europe — the leader has vowed to strengthen the EU, distance itself from Donald Trump’s America and extend stronger support to Ukraine German conservative candidate for chancellor and Christian Democratic Union party leader Friedrich Merz …

Closed borders, independence from Trump: What could Friedrich Merz’s victory mean for Germany, Europe?
1 month ago

Closed borders, independence from Trump: What could Friedrich Merz’s victory mean for Germany, Europe?

Firstpost  

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has triumphed at Germany’s ballot boxes, paving his way to become the next chancellor. His win is of particular significance to Europe — the leader has vowed to strengthen the EU, distance itself from Donald Trump’s America and extend stronger support to Ukraine German conservative candidate for chancellor and Christian Democratic Union party leader Friedrich Merz …

Merz prioritizes Ukraine and US, vows to tackle migration and economy after German election win
1 month ago

Merz prioritizes Ukraine and US, vows to tackle migration and economy after German election win

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the country’s national election, ensuring that Ukraine has an even stronger supporter in the European Union’s largest country and creating hopes for renewal in an economic powerhouse that has been badly battered in recent years. “But I remain hopeful that we will succeed in maintaining the transatlantic relationship.” He warned …

Germany Elections: Friedrich Merz wins federal election, eyes coalition government amid rising challenges
1 month ago

Germany Elections: Friedrich Merz wins federal election, eyes coalition government amid rising challenges

Live Mint  

Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz said he’ll move quickly to form a new government after he won Sunday’s federal election with a result that will require him to form a coalition. “There’s no reasonable alternative to forming a government in Germany in a reasonable and timely manner,” Merz said in a debate Sunday night, adding that he wanted to …

Friedrich Merz to become German Chancellor tomorrow; man who voted against criminalising marital rape policy
1 month ago

Friedrich Merz to become German Chancellor tomorrow; man who voted against criminalising marital rape policy

Live Mint  

The leader of Germany’s conservative opposition, Friedrich Merz secured a modest victory in Sunday’s national election. According to a news report by Deutsche Welle, Friedrich Merz hails from Sauerland, a mountainous region in western Germany. In the 1990s, he opposed liberalizing abortion laws and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis and controversially voted against criminalising marital rape in 1997, according to a report …

Friedrich Merz wins Germany’s election. But forming a coalition will be hard
1 month ago

Friedrich Merz wins Germany’s election. But forming a coalition will be hard

Live Mint  

EVEN AS COUNTING continues in Germany’s election, three things are clear. Mr Merz will hope to form a coalition with Mr Scholz’s Social Democrats, who at 16% slumped to their worst defeat in their party’s long history. But under Germany’s electoral rules, whether the main centre-left and centre-right parties will be able to form what used to be known as …

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz wins German election
1 month ago

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz wins German election

Deccan Chronicle  

Germany's conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz won a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, while Alternative for Germany doubled its support in the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II, projections showed.Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat for his center-left Social Democrats after what he called “a bitter election result.” Projections for ARD and ZDF public television …

Who is Friedrich Merz? set to be next Chancellor of Germany
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1 month ago

Who is Friedrich Merz? set to be next Chancellor of Germany

The Hindu  

Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz won a victory in a national election on Sunday, while Alternative for Germany doubled its support in the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II, projections showed Friedrich Merz’s CDU/CSU alliance won at least 28.5%, said the first exit polls from two public broadcasters, crushing the centre-left Social Democrats of the …

Conservative Oppn Leader Friedrich Merz Wins German Election, Musk-Backed Far-Right AfD Finishes Second
1 month ago

Conservative Oppn Leader Friedrich Merz Wins German Election, Musk-Backed Far-Right AfD Finishes Second

ABP News  

Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz won the national election on Sunday, while far-right Alternative for Germany followed in second place, rougly doubling its support in the strongest projections since World War II. According to the exit polls and partial counting, Merz’s Union bloc garnered around 28.5% votes, while the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany's support was projected to be 20.5%, …

Germany’s Merz calls for ‘independence’ from US as conservatives win vote
1 month ago

Germany’s Merz calls for ‘independence’ from US as conservatives win vote

Al Jazeera  

Germany’s Friedrich Merz has pledged to achieve “independence” from the United States after his centre-right alliance won parliamentary elections held amid doubts about US President Donald Trump’s commitment to Europe’s security. Merz, who faces complex negotiations with his party’s traditional centre-left rival to form a coalition government after ruling out the second-placed hard-right Alternative for Germany, said on Sunday that …

German conservative bloc claims election victory, with Friedrich Merz poised to be new chancellor
1 month ago

German conservative bloc claims election victory, with Friedrich Merz poised to be new chancellor

ABC  

Centre-right leader Friedrich Merz is on track to be Germany's next chancellor, with his Christian Democratic Union of Germany party projected to win the national election. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats also tumbled to their worst result since World War Two, with 16.4 per cent of the vote share, according to the ZDF projection, while the Greens were on 12.3 …

Germany Election: Chancellor Scholz's SPD concedes defeat | What’s next for winner Friedrich Merz?
1 month ago

Germany Election: Chancellor Scholz's SPD concedes defeat | What’s next for winner Friedrich Merz?

Hindustan Times  

The opposition conservative leader Friedrich Merz has emerged victorious in the German Federal Elections and the results will mark a significant shift in Germany's political landscape. Friedrich Merz, right, leader of the Christian Democratic Union, and Markus Soeder, leader of the Christian Social Union, shake hands at the CDU party headquarters in Berlin. Chancellor Scholz concedes defeat The SPD conceded …

Friedrich Merz scores big in German polls, but who will be his coalition partner? – Firstpost
1 month ago

Friedrich Merz scores big in German polls, but who will be his coalition partner? – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The key question now is what type of coalition will be formed, as this will determine the direction of Germany’s domestic and foreign policy German voters on Sunday voted in the crucial parliamentary polls to choose their next Bundestag for the next four years. The exit polls predicted a significant win for the Christian Democratic Union, positioning Friedrich Merz as …

Germany Elections: Friedrich Merz claims victory; far-right AfD surges, exit polls show
1 month ago

Germany Elections: Friedrich Merz claims victory; far-right AfD surges, exit polls show

Live Mint  

Centre-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz declared victory in Germany’s national election on Sunday after exit polls indicated his bloc was in the lead. Scholz acknowledges election defeat, congratulates Merz Germany’s incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz has admitted to a resounding defeat in the national election, calling it a “bitter result” for his center-left Social Democratic Party. Merz's conservatives lead, far-right AfD …

Germany’s far-right AfD hails ‘historic’ election gains, Weidel calls for CDU alliance
1 month ago

Germany’s far-right AfD hails ‘historic’ election gains, Weidel calls for CDU alliance

Firstpost  

CDU leader Friedrich Merz has ruled out any such alliance but caused uproar last month by bringing a motion to parliament that was passed with AfD votes, breaching a long-standing taboo. Image- AFP Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany, celebrated the party’s strongest-ever national election performance on Sunday as exit polls projected it secured 19.5 to 20 …

Germany’s far-right AfD hails ‘historic’ election gains, Weidel calls for CDU alliance
1 month ago

Germany’s far-right AfD hails ‘historic’ election gains, Weidel calls for CDU alliance

Firstpost  

CDU leader Friedrich Merz has ruled out any such alliance but caused uproar last month by bringing a motion to parliament that was passed with AfD votes, breaching a long-standing taboo. Image- AFP Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany, celebrated the party’s strongest-ever national election performance on Sunday as exit polls projected it secured 19.5 to 20 …

Exit polls show Merz’s conservatives leads in German election, far-right posts record gains since WWII
1 month ago

Exit polls show Merz’s conservatives leads in German election, far-right posts record gains since WWII

Firstpost  

Germany’s conservatives won Sunday’s elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed by the far-right AfD in second place after record gains, according to exit polls. Image- AFP Exit polls show opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives leading in Germany’s national election. The exit polls for ARD and ZDF public television show Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left …

Exit polls show Merz’s conservatives leads in German election, far-right posts record gains since WWII
1 month ago

Exit polls show Merz’s conservatives leads in German election, far-right posts record gains since WWII

Firstpost  

Germany’s conservatives won Sunday’s elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed by the far-right AfD in second place after record gains, according to exit polls. Image- AFP Exit polls show opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives leading in Germany’s national election. The exit polls for ARD and ZDF public television show Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left …

Germany Elections: Scholz, Merz, Habeck, Weidel vie for leadership in high-stakes battle after coalition collapse
1 month ago

Germany Elections: Scholz, Merz, Habeck, Weidel vie for leadership in high-stakes battle after coalition collapse

Live Mint  

Germany Elections: Voters in Germany are casting their ballots in a highly anticipated national election on Sunday. Four key candidates are in the running: Scholz, opposition leader Friedrich Merz, Vice Chancellor and Greens candidate Robert Habeck, and far-right Alternative for Germany co-leader Alice Weidel. Merz and AfD’s role in the election Merz, the leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union, …

Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus
Top News
1 month ago

Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This election is taking place seven months before it was originally planned after center-left Chancellor …

Merz claims win for German conservatives as far right surges to strongest postwar election result
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1 month ago

Merz claims win for German conservatives as far right surges to strongest postwar election result

CNN  

Berlin CNN — Germany’s center-right Christian Democratic Union is set to return to power with the far-right Alternative for Germany as second-largest party, exit polls show, after snap elections dominated by concerns over immigration, the economy and the return of Donald Trump. Merz declared victory at the event in central Berlin, as he told supporters “Let’s get the party started,” …

German election results: CDU leader Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from the US after conservatives win, far-right support surges
1 month ago

German election results: CDU leader Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from the US after conservatives win, far-right support surges

CNN  

Berlin CNN — Europe must seek to “achieve independence” from the United States, Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said after exit polls showed his opposition conservatives were on track to win Sunday’s election, in a vote that also saw surging support for the far-right. “Let’s get the party started,” Merz, 69, told supporters as he declared victory at the …

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