Friedrich Merz

Germany's future chancellor angers Moscow with Crimea bridge comments
Merz sparks Kremlin ire suggesting Crimea bridge strike boosts Ukraine war effort.

EU ministers back possible German Taurus missile delivery to Kiev
Germany's Merz plans Taurus missile aid to Ukraine, EU backs move

Ukraine's allies condemn Russia over deadly missile attack
Russian missiles hit Sumy, killing 34; global condemnation follows.


Bavaria's conservative leader promotes Europe-India free trade zone
CSU's Söder pushes for EU-India free trade zone during India trip

Sources: Germany's conservative CDU set to control Foreign Office
CDU takes Foreign Ministry in new German coalition after 60 years

Trump effect forces Germany to reprioritize defense as nation plays catch-up in military spending
Germany boosts defense after Trump's NATO criticism and Russian threats


German coalition talks plough on amid differences on migration policy
Germany's CDU/CSU, SPD face hurdles in forming government coalition talks.

German spending package clears final hurdle as president signs law
Germany eases debt limit for defense, €500B climate, and infrastructure boost

AfD: German spending package amounts to 'death knell for the euro'
AfD's Weidel slams Germany's new spending package as 'gigantic debt'

Germany's prospective new government struggles to win support for defense plans
Greens oppose German coalition's debt plans, halting major funding efforts.


Will splits in Europe prevent a credible answer on Ukraine and defence?
Trump halts Ukraine aid, Europe scrambles to bolster defense amid US withdrawal fears


Is German 'firewall' under threat after AfD success?
AfD Surges in Germany, Pressures Political 'Firewall' with Record Vote Share


Five key takeaways from the German election
Germany's 2025 election: Surging AfD, SPD losses, and political shifts.


Merz claims win for German conservatives as far right surges to strongest postwar election result | CNN
CDU wins German election; AfD rises, coalition talks ahead.


Germany Election Results: Center-Right Leader Declares Victory—And Elon Musk-Boosted AfD Celebrates
Germany's CDU wins elections; AfD gains historic votes after Musk's endorsement.


Germany Election Results: Exit Polls Project Center-Right Win—And Strong Showing For Elon Musk-Boosted AfD
CDU leads German vote; AfD, backed by Musk, sees historic gains


Germany Elections: What To Know As Polls Close Soon—And Elon Musk Weighs In
Germany votes as AfD eyes historic gains amid Musk's endorsement.


Far-right party's convention draws protests as Germany heads into election
AfD's chancellor bid sparks protests as German elections loom


Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence its election | CNN
Elon Musk accused of influencing German election, backs far-right AfD party.


German president dissolves parliament to pave way for February 23 snap elections | CNN
German parliament dissolved for snap elections after coalition collapse

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