Friedrich Merz, Germany and Lead Europe

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 Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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 a European showdown with President Trump.
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 economic and diplomatic crises.
Conservative Friedrich Merz Wins German Election
The Christian Democratic Union’s victory comes despite a strong showing by the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD.
Who Is Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Likely New Chancellor?
After an election dominated by immigration and economic issues, Germany’s likely new chancellor is Friedrich Merz, the leader of the conservative Christian Democrats. His party finished first with just under 29 percent of the vote and will need to form a coalition government.
Europe needs Friedrich Merz to succeed
The victory of Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democrats (CDU) in Sunday’s parliamentary election gives Germany a new opportunity to fix the crumbling foundations of its postwar success. Once a rock of stability at the centre of Europe,
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German election rekindles old divisions
A divided Germany has emerged from Sunday’s election. The vote delivered a resounding defeat of the Social Democrats (SPD) of ...
Five key takeaways from the German election
Put simply, more than four in every five of Germany's 59.2 million voters turned out. It reflects just how energised Germans ...
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The Far Right Just Made Terrifying New Gains in Germany
One lesson from an Alternative für Deutschland rally and this weekend’s election results: The Cold War never ended.
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Christian Democrats win the German election amid far-right surge
THE right-wing Christian Democrat Union (CDU) led by Friedrich Merz came first in Sunday’s national election in Germany. The ...
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 ...
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What kind of coalition government should Germany expect after election?
After the CDU/CSU emerged as the largest party in the federal election, one thing is certain: Germany is heading for a change ...
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Conservatives win Germany election, far-right in second place, exit polls show
Exit polls show opposition leader Friedrich Merz's center-right Christian Democratic Union party leading the votes with the far-right Alternative for Germany party heading towards the strongest ...
What Germany’s Election Result Means for Its Economy
The next German government faces calls to loosen borrowing rules, slash energy costs and spur innovation. It won’t be easy.