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 ...
German Vote Boosts Europe’s Centrists, as Merz Seeks ‘Independence From U.S.’
Friedrich Merz could have one shot at fending off ascending populists and an increasingly hostile U.S., analysts say.
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German SPD calls for new political course from Friedrich Merz ahead of coalition talks
Social Democratic Party co-leader Klingbeil expects conservative chief Merz to change 'course and tone' before talks to form ...
Friedrich Merz targeted by pro-Russian disinformation before German vote, researchers say
A network of more than 700 fake social media accounts has sprung up in the last week of Germany's election campaign.
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Friedrich Merz: High-flying Merkel rival at summit of German politics
Friedrich Merz is on the brink of achieving a long-held goal of becoming Germany's next chancellor after initial results ...
Friedrich Merz’s party’s victory in German election brings bleak prospect of headaches and endless to-do lists
Uncertain outlook in Berlin as man who is likely to be next chancellor has to convince sceptical voters he can deliver change ...
Germany's Merz rules out quick reform of state debt limits
Germany could approve a fund to boost defence spending before the outgoing parliament steps down next month, while leaving ...