germany merz election

Germany, Election

Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz wants to form a government quickly in order to revive a moribund economy, hike defence spending and tackle diplomatic challenges ranging from a confrontational Trump administration to ending the Ukraine war.

The New York Times · 1d

5 Takeaways From Germany’s Election

Friedrich Merz and his party won, Elon Musk didn’t seem to move voters, and more lessons from an early German vote with big implications for Europe.

The Financial Times · 1d

Germany’s historic election — in charts

The elections have highlighted the steady erosion in support for the so-called people’s parties — the CDU and the SPD — that have dominated Germany’s political life since 1949. Merz was aiming to secure at least 30 per cent of the vote for the CDU and its Bavarian sister party,

Germany, Merz and conservative opposition

The Associated Press - Busines… · 2d

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 Olaf Scholz conceding defeat. Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is heading for the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II.

FOX News on MSN · 4h

Germany's conservative election turn points to 'Trump effect internationally,' expert says

President Donald Trump's successful runs that prioritized halting illegal immigration have had an effect on international elections in places such as Germany and Italy.

CNN on MSN · 1d

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 his opposition conservatives won elections on Sunday, in a vote that also saw surging support for the far-right.

Friedrich Merz, a Conservative, Is Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor

The Christian Democrat, who appeared to have a path to a stable governing coalition, hopes to lead Europe’s response to ...

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The biggest takeaways from Germany’s election, which will bring change to the EU’s leading power

Germany faces its second change of leader in less than four years after the head of the center-right opposition won Sunday’s ...

Germany's Merz will push up debt with help of left, says AfD leader

The leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), the second largest party in parliament after Sunday's election, ...

DPA International on MSN2d

Germany's likely next chancellor Merz triumphant amid election result

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become the country's next chancellor after initial results showed ...

Did Germany Really Lurch to the Right This Election? It’s Complicated.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) came in second, doubling its result from last time. Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) lost a lot, their coalition partner the Greens a ...

The Economist1d

Germany’s election victor must ditch its debt rules—fast

F RIEDRICH MERZ, who is likely to become Germany’s next chancellor, used his victory in Sunday’s elections to issue a ...

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Why Germany’s Election Means Its Stocks Will Keep Beating the S&P 500.

Germany’s DAX index of blue-chip stocks has gained six times as much as the S&P 500 this year. The election results from this ...

Germany's Merz faces tricky talks with potential coalition ally

Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz will start trying to form a coalition government on Monday after his ...

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