Germany’s staid-seeming new chancellor has a mercurial streak
Friedrich Merz’s career is one of unforced errors and puzzling missteps. But he is serious about Europe
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Germany's new government vows tougher border controls once Merz takes office
The incoming German government of Friedrich Merz said it will tighten and expand border controls in an effort to combat irregular immigration.
Germany's Merz to form government after SPD backs coalition deal with conservatives
Germany's coalition government has cleared its final hurdle to power after the Social Democrats (SPD) voted in favour of the agreement.
Germany’s center-left leader will be finance minister in the Merz government
SPD chief Lars Klingbeil steps into Germany’s most powerful ministry as his party joins a conservative-led coalition.
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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy calls Putin’s offer of brief ceasefire ‘manipulation’
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Ukraine president urges month-long truce after Russia suggests three-day one to mark a world war two victory. What we know on day 1,161
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for an immediate month-long cease…
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Friedrich Merz picks pro-Kyiv foreign minister and promises German support for Ukraine
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Chancellor-designate vows to tackle Russian aggression and appoints Johann Wadephul, an ex-soldier, to key role
Germany’s chancellor-designate, Friedrich Merz, has promised to put staunch support of U…
Berlin gears up for Trump era as Merz picks new foreign minister
Berlin’s new foreign ministry leadership signals tougher stance toward China and Russia.
Merz announces first German Cabinet choices
Germany's chancellor in waiting hands key ministries to CDU veterans and business figures, setting the tone for a more conservative, security-focused government.
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Linnemanns Rückzug und die Folgen für Merz
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Friedrich Merz hat ein Personalproblem: Carsten Linnemann hat ihm einen Korb gegeben und will nicht Wirtschaftsminister werden. Gordon Repinski analysiert, warum das einst begehrte Amt inzwischen wie…
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Merz's missile for Ukraine proposal sparks support abroad and hesitation at home
European allies cheered the CDU leader's announcement, while a key would-be coalition partner appeared to try to argue against the suggestion.