Germany's Merz wants quick coalition formation to finance defense effort
The Christian Democrat, whose party won the parliamentary elections, quickly began negotiating with the Social Democrats to ...
From 'Kenya' to 'Kiwi', here are the coalition options for Merz on his road to becoming German chancellor
Since the parliamentary arithmetic remains uncertain, Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner to become Germany’s next chancellor, ...
Friedrich Merz prioritizes Ukraine and US, vows to tackle migration and economy after German election win
Germany’s mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the country’s national election, ensuring that Ukraine has an ...
German defence boost but no debt brake reform in outgoing parliament, Merz ally says
Germany's outgoing parliament could still greenlight a new special fund to boost defence spending but reforming strict limits ...
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Merz's coalition dream hinges on implosion of smaller rivals
To achieve the success he craves, Germany’s likely next chancellor needs liberals and left-wingers to crash and burn.
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Leading contenders make their final appeals to German voters before a landmark election
BERLIN — The contenders in Germany's election made their final appeals to voters Saturday, with opposition leader and ...
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Czech premier wishes Merz 'much strength' to form coalition
Fiala wished Merz "much strength and success" in forming the next government. He said that he looked forward to "further ...
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Assured front-runner Merz: Scholz coalition 'will finally be history'
With less than two days until voters go the polls, conservative leader Friedrich Merz, the favourite to be Germany's next ...