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Germany, Friedrich Merz

Why Germany’s Election Sets Up a Showdown With Trump

One of the next chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first challenges will be dealing with Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on imports.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

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.

Yahoo · 7h

Germany shifts right as Merz's conservatives secure election victory

Germany is set for a shift to the right after the conservative CDU/CSU bloc secured a clear victory in Sunday's elections, as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) recorded its best-ever performance.

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ABC · 1h

Germany to move toward 'independence' from US, new leader says

Friedrich Merz's CDU party emerged as the largest party in Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, earning 28.6% of the vote.

The New York Times · 20h

Meet the Man Who Is Poised to Lead Germany

Friedrich Merz, head of the conservative Christian Democrats, has vowed to bring stronger leadership to Europe, where the new Trump administration has sowed anxiety.

France24 (Video) on MSN · 1h

Who is the leader of AfD, the far-right party in Germany?

Germany’s conservative CDU party has won the election, securing Friedrich Merz as the next chancellor. However, right behind them, the far-right AfD has surged to second place, capturing more than 20% of the vote—doubling its support compared to the previous election.

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The New York Times · 7h

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.

Time · 12h

What to Know About Germany’s Election Results—and What Comes Next

The far-right had its strongest showing since World War II, while the center-left Social Democrats had their worst postwar result.

Dagens.com (UK) on MSN · 6h

Germany’s Election Shakes Up Europe

Germany’s center-right CDU/CSU has won the February 23 parliamentary elections, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) securing second place, according to preliminary results. According to CNN,

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After Germany's Right-Wing Gains in Elections, New Conservative Leader Vows to ‘Achieve Independence' From U.S. Under Trump's Rule

While the far right made historic gains in Germany’s pivotal federal elections on Sunday, the conservative Christian ...

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Germany will likely continue its leadership on climate action. But expect a change in tone

Germany has long been considered to have relatively ambitious climate goals and it’s likely that combatting climate change ...

Germany's conservatives aim sharp words at Washington after beating far-right in elections

Friedrich Merz, likely Germany's next chancellor, said he was under "no illusions" about the White House's impact on ...

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Germany’s far-right may be frozen out of power, but the AfD is now a powerful force

Germany’s political system is set up to exclude extremists. Yet the country is waking up to a new political reality that has ...

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Netanyahu invited to Germany in 'overt defiance' of ICC warrant, says Israel

Germany 's next chancellor has invited Benjamin Netanyahu to the country in defiance of an International Criminal Court (ICC) ...

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Germany Election Results: Center-Right Leader Declares Victory—And Elon Musk-Boosted AfD Celebrates

Trump hailed the result as a "GREAT DAY FOR GERMANY," while the far-right AfD party that Elon Musk has championed made ...

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'Great Day For Germany,' Says US President Donald Trump Congratulating Christian Democratic Union On Their Victory In National Election

US President Donald Trump congratulated the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) on their victory in Germany's national election ...

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Meet Friedrich Merz, Christian Democratic Union frontrunner set to be next Chancellor of Germany as Olaf Scholz concedes poll defeat

The election results mark a turning point in German politics. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's center-left Social Democrats (SPD) ...

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