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Germany, new government

The Associated Press - Busines… · 1d

The Latest: Opposition leader Merz set to form Germany's next government

Germany's mainstream conservatives won the country's national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest party, according to provisional results following Sunday’s election.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

German CEOs say new government must be formed quickly to boost economy

German business leaders called for the swift formation of a new government after Sunday's election, saying Europe's largest economy could not afford to waste any time as companies suffer from high costs,

This Is Money on MSN · 1d

Top German bosses want government formed fast amid fresh signs the once-mighty economy is on its knees

After an election that saw the country shift to the Right, Friedrich Merz looks likely to lead a coalition between his CDU party and the Social Democrats.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

German business leaders say new government must act quickly to rescue stagnant economy

Germany’s businesses have been frustrated by government inaction on the stagnating economy. Sunday’s national election raises hopes of a stable two-party coalition of conservatives and center-left Social Democrats,

Germany, conservative leader

FOX News on MSN · 1d

Germany’s new conservative leader looks to ‘achieve independence’ from US

Germany's incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has said an "absolute priority" for him will be to distance Europe from the U.S. following comments by President Donald Trump.

Time on MSN · 1d

What’s Next After Merz's Conservatives Win German Election

Friedrich Merz is set to become the next Chancellor at a time of great tumult at home and abroad, writes John Kampfner.

Houston Chronicle · 11h

Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting prioritizes ‘real’ independence from the US − but what does that mean and is it achievable?

Germany’s presumptive new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, faces challenges both at home and overseas following his conservative alliance’s election victory on Feb. 23, 2025. A strong showing from the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) – which Merz,

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Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany’s top job after election?

He has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent’s security as it grapples with the new Trump administration and ...

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Who is Friedrich Merz? Meet the conservative leader taking the reins of the German chancellery

Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country faces ...

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German CDU leader Merz welcomes UK's interest in improving Europe ties

Germany's conservative CDU leader Friedrich Merz welcomed on Monday the interest shown by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ...

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Friedrich Merz to be Germany’s next Chancellor: 5 things about the leader, from his background to political rise

The CDU/CSU was led to victory on Sunday by the towering Friedrich Merz, who has never served in the German government until ...

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Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US after conservatives win German election - and far-right support surges

Europe must seek to “achieve independence” from the United States, Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said after ...

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The Latest: Merz wins Germany's election while AfD makes historic gains

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday’s election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory and Chancellor ...

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Merz says he will find a way for Netanyahu to visit Germany without being arrested

Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday he had invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ...

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Trump claims German election results vindicate his agenda, even as the country’s next leader breaks away

Germany's likely next chancellor warned Europe can no longer rely on its American allies: "I never thought I would end up one ...

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