Merkel criticizes German front-runner Merz over migration vote with far-right support
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Merkel criticizes German front-runner Merz over migration vote with far-right support

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday issued rare public criticism of her successor as the country’s center-right leader, the front-runner in Germany’s election next month, for putting to parliament proposals for tough new migration rules that only passed with the help of a far-right party. But Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Merz made “an inexcusable mistake.” Merz, determined to show his center-right Union bloc’s commitment to cutting irregular migration after a deadly knife attack last week by a rejected asylum-seeker, put a nonbinding motion to parliament calling for Germany to turn back many more migrants at its borders, although it might need AfD’s backing to pass. Merkel, a former leader of Merz’s Christian Democratic Union, noted in a rare statement that Merz had said in November that no measures should be passed with AfD’s support before the Feb. 23 election. She said she supported that position but “I think it was wrong no longer to feel committed to this proposal and, on Jan. 29, to enable with open eyes for the first time a majority with votes from AfD in a vote in the German parliament.” Merkel added that “all democratic parties” must work together — “not as a tactical maneuver,” and while respecting European Union law — to do everything to prevent attacks such as last week’s and others in recent months in which the suspects were immigrants.

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Germany's Merz faces uphill battle as coalition tensions rise over migration, welfare
5 days, 11 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 …

Germany: Merz’s Conservatives face likely defeat in key regional vote after national election win
3 weeks, 6 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, 6 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
1 month 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 …

Election-winning conservatives to tread bumpy path as Germany shifts right
1 month ago

Election-winning conservatives to tread bumpy path as Germany shifts right

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-02-26 09:11 Christian Democratic Union leader Friedrich Merz gives a media statement on the day of the CDU parliamentary fraction meeting following the German general elections, in Berlin, Germany, Feb 25, 2025. German news agency dpa said that Merz will need to reach an agreement with a potential coalition partner on a range of critical issues, including …

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 …

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
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 …

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  

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, …

Incoming German chancellor welcomes Keir Starmer’s interest in improving post-Brexit EU relations
1 month ago

Incoming German chancellor welcomes Keir Starmer’s interest in improving post-Brexit EU relations

The Independent  

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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 …

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 …

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” …

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 …

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%, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

German elections: CDU’s Merz looks set to be next chancellor as far-right AfD surges
55 years, 2 months ago

German elections: CDU’s Merz looks set to be next chancellor as far-right AfD surges

CNN  

Election posters for various parties are seen on lamp poles in Frankfurt, Germany, on Thursday. The snap vote is being held following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-way coalition in November and are almost certain to bring about a change of government. Whoever wins has the task of reviving Germany’s moribund economy - and face the reality of the …

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, …

Merz claims victory for German conservatives as the far right heads for strongest postwar result
1 month ago

Merz claims victory for German conservatives as the far right heads for strongest postwar result

LA Times  

A resident casts a vote at a polling station in Berlin on Sunday during the German national election. 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 showed his party finishing in third place with its worst postwar result in a national parliamentary election. …

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 …

Germany’s CDU ahead in election exit poll, strong support for far right
1 month ago

Germany’s CDU ahead in election exit poll, strong support for far right

Al Jazeera  

Friedrich Merz from the opposition CDU is on track to be Germany’s next chancellor. Germany’s opposition conservative Christian Democratic Union party has been projected to win the national election, putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next chancellor, exit polls show. “The world out there is not waiting for us.” Merz – a longtime party rival of ex-Chancellor …

Frontrunner Merz vows ‘strong voice’ for Germany in EU ahead of election
1 month, 1 week ago

Frontrunner Merz vows ‘strong voice’ for Germany in EU ahead of election

Firstpost  

Conservative frontrunner Friedrich Merz assured supporters that his leadership would reinforce Germany’s role in Europe and relegate the far-right Alternative for Germany to the political fringes. Leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union Friedrich Merz and Bavaria's State Premier and Leader of the conservative Christian Social Union Markus Soeder shake hands in front of cheering supporters during the final campaign event …

Leading contenders make their final appeals to German voters before a landmark election
1 month, 1 week ago

Leading contenders make their final appeals to German voters before a landmark election

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. Read our privacy policy The contenders in Germany's election made their final appeals to voters …

Leading contenders make their final appeals to German voters before a landmark election
1 month, 1 week ago

Leading contenders make their final appeals to German voters before a landmark election

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The contenders in Germany’s election made their final appeals to voters Saturday, with opposition leader and front-runner Friedrich Merz vowing to revive the stagnant economy and defend Europe’s interests in the face of a confrontational U.S. administration. At a closing rally in a Munich beer hall, Merz told supporters that “three years in opposition are enough.” Germany is …

German election: Conservatives eye victory as far-right AfD gains ground in polarised contest
1 month, 1 week ago

German election: Conservatives eye victory as far-right AfD gains ground in polarised contest

Firstpost  

Sunday’s vote comes at a time of upheaval for Europe and its biggest economy as US President Donald Trump has ended a united Western stance on the Ukraine conflict by reaching out to Russia. Merz vows ‘strong voice’ for Germany in EU Germany’s conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz promised Saturday in his last rally before Sunday’s elections that if he …

German election: Conservatives eye victory as far-right AfD gains ground in polarised contest
1 month, 1 week ago

German election: Conservatives eye victory as far-right AfD gains ground in polarised contest

Firstpost  

Sunday’s vote comes at a time of upheaval for Europe and its biggest economy as US President Donald Trump has ended a united Western stance on the Ukraine conflict by reaching out to Russia. Merz vows ‘strong voice’ for Germany in EU Germany’s conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz promised Saturday in his last rally before Sunday’s elections that if he …

Meet Friedrich Merz, the trained pilot who will take the controls of Germany
1 month, 1 week ago

Meet Friedrich Merz, the trained pilot who will take the controls of Germany

Firstpost  

After a day of polling, Germany has decided its fate and it’s gone the conservative way. But what do we know of the 69-year-old former investment lawyer and trained pilot German conservative candidate for chancellor and Christian Democratic Union party leader Friedrich Merz drinks beer after the exit poll results are announced in his favour for the 2025 general election, …

Here's what to know about Germany's election this Sunday
1 month, 1 week ago

Here's what to know about Germany's election this Sunday

NPR  

Here's what to know about Germany's election this Sunday toggle caption VOLKER HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images BERLIN — An economic slump, an immigration crisis and the lifting of a security blanket provided for decades by its most powerful ally are on the minds of German voters as they head to the polls for Sunday's national parliamentary election. But on Nov. …

From Merz To Weidel: Know Top Candidates Who Will Shape Germany’s Political Future
1 month, 1 week ago

From Merz To Weidel: Know Top Candidates Who Will Shape Germany’s Political Future

ABP News  

Germany will conduct snap elections on February 23, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government collapsed. Merz has also vowed to take a stronger leadership role for Germany within Europe and to increase support for Ukraine, making it clear that he would not rule out future NATO membership. Olaf Scholz Although he has already served three years as a Chancellor, Olaf …

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