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Friedrich Merz Elected German Chancellor After Initial Shock Defeat
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor by parliament on Tuesday in a second round of voting after his new alliance with the centre-left Social Democrats was dealt a surprise defeat in the first attempt.
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Friedrich Merz Set To Become Germany's Chancellor, Ending Political Stalemate
Conservative Friedrich Merz is set to be sworn in on Tuesday as Germany's new chancellor at a critical juncture as the economy battles its longest post-war downturn, relations with top security ally the United States fray and the far-right surges.
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All About Germany's Designated Next Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Germany's designated next chancellor, the conservative Friedrich Merz, is an avowed transatlanticist who now has to face up to US President Donald Trump's threats to upend traditional security and trade ties.
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US Ties, Ailing Economy, Migration: German Chancellor Designate Friedrich Merz's Long To-Do
From managing ties with a mercurial US president to bolstering support for Ukraine and fixing Europe's beleaguered top economy, Germany's designated next chancellor Friedrich Merz will have an overflowing in-tray.
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"Back On Track": Friedrich Merz Seals Coalition Deal To Lead Germany
Friedrich Merz is set to take over as leader of Europe's top economy just as US President Donald Trump has sparked global trade turmoil.
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German Conservatives, Centre-Left Agree In Principle To Form Government
Germany's conservative election winner Friedrich Merz came a step closer Saturday towards forming a government which he has pledged will revive Europe's top economy and its armed forces with massive new spending.
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White House 'Deliberately Escalated' Clash With Zelensky: Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz said the astonishing White House confrontation on Friday made it almost inevitable that Germany would have to increase defence spending on its military.
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As US And Russia Come Closer, Germany Signals Leading Role In Europe
Germany's Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz has vowed to prioritize European unity and security and help give Europe "real independence" from the US, as it grapples with the new Trump administration and Russia's war on Ukraine.
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As Germany Moves Right, Migrants Grapple With Uncertainty And Hope
Mohammad Azmouz, a Syrian barber living in Berlin, said casting his first ever vote on Sunday at the age of 57 was an indescribable feeling.
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Germany's Conservatives CDU/CSU Declare Election Victory, Hard Coalition Talks Next
Germany may face months of uncertainty after the CDU/CSU conservative bloc won the national election but with no clear option for forming a government amid a fragmented political landscape.
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Who Is Friedrich Merz, Poised to Be Germany's Next Chancellor
Friedrich Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country faces its biggest economic and diplomatic crises in decades and Europe looks urgently for a new generation of leaders.
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"People Tired Of...": Trump Hails Conservative Wave In German Election
The conservative alliance in Germany secured victory in the national election, with Friedrich Merz set to become the next German chancellor, exit polls showed on Sunday.
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Germany's Conservative Alliance Wins Elections, Show Exit Polls: Report
Germany's conservative CDU/CSU alliance led by Friedrich Merz won Sunday's elections with between 28.5 and 29 percent of the vote, according to first TV exit polls.
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Germans Votes In High-Stakes Election With Economy, Migration In Focus
Polling stations in Germany opened Sunday for pivotal snap national elections, which are expected to see conservatives regain power and the far-right scoring its best-ever result as Europe's ailing economic powerhouse lurches rightwards.
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Germany Election 2025: Top Candidates In Race To Be Next German Chancellor
Germany is set to hold the crucial federal election on Sunday (February 23) to elect its next chancellor.
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Friedrich Merz Elected German Chancellor After Initial Shock Defeat
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor by parliament on Tuesday in a second round of voting after his new alliance with the centre-left Social Democrats was dealt a surprise defeat in the first attempt.
-
Friedrich Merz Set To Become Germany's Chancellor, Ending Political Stalemate
Conservative Friedrich Merz is set to be sworn in on Tuesday as Germany's new chancellor at a critical juncture as the economy battles its longest post-war downturn, relations with top security ally the United States fray and the far-right surges.
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All About Germany's Designated Next Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Germany's designated next chancellor, the conservative Friedrich Merz, is an avowed transatlanticist who now has to face up to US President Donald Trump's threats to upend traditional security and trade ties.
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US Ties, Ailing Economy, Migration: German Chancellor Designate Friedrich Merz's Long To-Do
From managing ties with a mercurial US president to bolstering support for Ukraine and fixing Europe's beleaguered top economy, Germany's designated next chancellor Friedrich Merz will have an overflowing in-tray.
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"Back On Track": Friedrich Merz Seals Coalition Deal To Lead Germany
Friedrich Merz is set to take over as leader of Europe's top economy just as US President Donald Trump has sparked global trade turmoil.
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German Conservatives, Centre-Left Agree In Principle To Form Government
Germany's conservative election winner Friedrich Merz came a step closer Saturday towards forming a government which he has pledged will revive Europe's top economy and its armed forces with massive new spending.
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White House 'Deliberately Escalated' Clash With Zelensky: Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz said the astonishing White House confrontation on Friday made it almost inevitable that Germany would have to increase defence spending on its military.
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As US And Russia Come Closer, Germany Signals Leading Role In Europe
Germany's Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz has vowed to prioritize European unity and security and help give Europe "real independence" from the US, as it grapples with the new Trump administration and Russia's war on Ukraine.
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As Germany Moves Right, Migrants Grapple With Uncertainty And Hope
Mohammad Azmouz, a Syrian barber living in Berlin, said casting his first ever vote on Sunday at the age of 57 was an indescribable feeling.
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Germany's Conservatives CDU/CSU Declare Election Victory, Hard Coalition Talks Next
Germany may face months of uncertainty after the CDU/CSU conservative bloc won the national election but with no clear option for forming a government amid a fragmented political landscape.
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Who Is Friedrich Merz, Poised to Be Germany's Next Chancellor
Friedrich Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country faces its biggest economic and diplomatic crises in decades and Europe looks urgently for a new generation of leaders.
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"People Tired Of...": Trump Hails Conservative Wave In German Election
The conservative alliance in Germany secured victory in the national election, with Friedrich Merz set to become the next German chancellor, exit polls showed on Sunday.
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Germany's Conservative Alliance Wins Elections, Show Exit Polls: Report
Germany's conservative CDU/CSU alliance led by Friedrich Merz won Sunday's elections with between 28.5 and 29 percent of the vote, according to first TV exit polls.
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Germans Votes In High-Stakes Election With Economy, Migration In Focus
Polling stations in Germany opened Sunday for pivotal snap national elections, which are expected to see conservatives regain power and the far-right scoring its best-ever result as Europe's ailing economic powerhouse lurches rightwards.
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Germany Election 2025: Top Candidates In Race To Be Next German Chancellor
Germany is set to hold the crucial federal election on Sunday (February 23) to elect its next chancellor.
