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  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The likely new German chancellor has welcomed Sir Keir Starmer’s interest in resetting European Union relations following Brexit. open image in gallery Friedrich Merz will likely be Germany’s new leader following his party’s national election win Time is pressing for Europe's ailing largest economy, with Germans divided over migration, its security caught between a confrontational US and an assertive Russia and China. Britain’s Liberal Democrats echoed calls from the likely new German chancellor, adding Mr Merz said the “quiet part out loud”. Caroline Voaden, Lib Dem MP who was the party's leader in the European Parliament 2019/20, told The Independent: "Germany’s new Chancellor has said the quiet part out loud: Europe can no longer rely on America for its security and must forge its own path.

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German election: What's next
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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 …

DC Edit | Big challenge for Germany amid changing world order
1 month ago

DC Edit | Big challenge for Germany amid changing world order

Deccan Chronicle  

The Germans have voted and short of saying ‘No Trump please, we are German’ they have done everything to keep an overbearing American influence out. Once he strikes a deal with the third-placed SDP he can try to fulfil his promise of dealing with the new world order in Trump’s second regime by seeing to it that Germany strengthens its …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Germans tired of no common-sense agenda: Trump as Conservatives oust Olaf Scholz
1 month ago

Germans tired of no common-sense agenda: Trump as Conservatives oust Olaf Scholz

India Today  

The conservative alliance led by Friedrich Merz secured victory in Germany’s national election, exit polls showed on Sunday. Apart from Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also congratulated Merz and the alliance, expressing optimism about working closely with the next German government to strengthen bilateral ties. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte noted the importance of European defence spending and said …

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 …

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 …

Conservative opposition wins German election and the far right is 2nd with strongest postwar result
1 month ago

Conservative opposition wins German election and the far right is 2nd with strongest postwar result

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The opposition conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won a lackluster victory in Germany’s election Sunday and Alternative for Germany doubled its support in the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II, projections showed. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The election took place seven months earlier than planned …

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 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 …

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

Merkel criticizes leader of her own party for cooperating with German far right
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Merkel criticizes leader of her own party for cooperating with German far right

CNN  

Berlin, Germany Reuters — Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized Friedrich Merz, her successor as leader of the country’s conservatives, on Thursday for pushing through a bill on tighter immigration control with the help of the far right. Christian Democrat leader Merz, frontrunner to become chancellor after the February 23 election, rejected suggestions he had breached mainstream parties’ “firewall” against …

Merkel criticizes German front-runner Merz over migration vote with far-right support
1 month, 3 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 …

Who is Friedrich Merz, Germany's opposition leader who is gunning for Olaf Scholz's job?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Friedrich Merz, Germany's opposition leader who is gunning for Olaf Scholz's job?

Firstpost  

The collapse of Germany’s ’traffic light’ coalition government headed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz has thrown the focus on opposition leader Friedrich Merz. “We’re going into the 2025 federal election year together with the firm intention of taking back leadership responsibility for our country,” Merz said as per Politico. AP Merz in September was quoted as saying by DW that Germany’s …

CDU leader to vie for Germany's top job
6 months, 1 week ago

CDU leader to vie for Germany's top job

China Daily  

By EARLE GALE in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-09-19 09:17 Christian Democratic Union leader Friedrich Merz looks on during a press conference in Berlin, Germany, Sept 17, 2024. Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union, or CDU, will try to become the nation's chancellor in next year's federal election. Merz will be the sole representative …

Merz takes over as center-right opposition leader in Germany
3 years, 1 month ago

Merz takes over as center-right opposition leader in Germany

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 Friedrich Merz formally took over …

Germany: Merkel’s party chooses conservative Merz as leader
3 years, 3 months ago

Germany: Merkel’s party chooses conservative Merz as leader

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Members of Germany’s biggest opposition party, the center-right Christian Democratic Union of former Chancellor Angela Merkel, have chosen prominent conservative Friedrich Merz as its new leader, the party said Friday. A fight for the nomination to run for chancellor between Laschet and Markus Soeder, the leader of the CDU’s Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union, also exposed …

Former EU Parliament president Martin Schulz emerges as likely rival to Angela Merkel in German elections
8 years, 2 months ago

Former EU Parliament president Martin Schulz emerges as likely rival to Angela Merkel in German elections

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 Former president of the European …

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