German election 2025
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Why is far-right AfD dominating in northeast Germany?
In the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the far-right Alternative for Germany party surged in popularity during the recent snap elections. Euronews…
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Merz secures billion-euro deal for German military and infrastructure
This article was originally published in German A provision would exempt defence spending above 1% of GDP from debt brake rules,…
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CDU and SPD start talks in bid to form next German government
Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democrats, has ruled out a coalition with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
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What’s at stake for Europe after the German election?
With domestic problems and foreign policy crises looming large, the pressure is on to form a new government in Berlin.…
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Former EU chief calls Friedrich Merz ‘resolute and determined’
Merz’s Conservative CDU emerged as the largest party in Sunday’s federal elections, winning 208 seats in the 630-seat German parliament.…
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Germany’s Merz aims to lead Europe with US involvement ‘dwindling’
The centre-right CDU’s leader has committed himself to taking a more active role in the bloc in the midst of…
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Merz: German government coalition talks between CDU and SPD to begin
The centre-right party’s leader Friedrich Merz said CDU and SPD are to enter talks to form a coalition, one day…
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It’s time to rev up Germany’s economic engine
Without decisive action, Germany risks stagnation. But with the right reforms, the country can repair and rev up its stuttering…
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Who is Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany’s chancellor?
The 69-year-old CDU leader Friedrich Merz is a major favourite for the German chancellorship after Sunday’s snap election. ADVERTISEMENT Friedrich…
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German expats slam electoral rules after postal delays hinder voting
Issues with mail-in voting have stopped members of the German diaspora from casting a ballot in Sunday’s crucial federal election.…
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