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Friedrich Merz on course to take Germany's top job

Who is Friedrich Merz, the German election winner warning Europe about Trump?

Merz expressed concern over changing relations with Washington under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for gradual independence from the U.S.

The New York Times · 2d

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.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to lead Germany after its election?

Friedrich Merz 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.

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Associated Press · 1d

What to know about Germany’s election results

Provisional results confirmed that the mainstream conservative party led by Friedrich Merz has won Germany’s national election.

Boise State Public Radio · 1d

The changes that lie ahead for Germany after Sunday's election

German voters gave the far-right AfD party second place in elections, which will make the Christian Democrat Party's Friedrich Merz the next chancellor.

invezz on MSN · 12h

Germany’s election shock: Key results, implications, and what’s next

Friedrich Merz is poised to become Germany’s next chancellor, but his victory may not deliver the stability many voters had hoped for. The 2025 election marks a major turning point for Germany, with a sharp rightward shift and the collapse of the center-left.

29mon MSN

France's Macron to dine with Germany's Merz on Wednesday

French President Emmanuel Macron will dine with Germany's chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz at the Elysee Palace in Paris ...

1hOpinion

Can Germany’s new leader fend off the far right?

Paul Hockenos is a journalist and author based in Berlin. His most recent book is “Berlin Calling: A Story of Anarchy, Music, ...

CBS News2d

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 ...

6hon MSN

Germany's Social Democrats riled by Merz ahead of critical talks on coalition

Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) said on Wednesday they had agreed to start talks on a possible coalition with Friedrich Merz ...

The National Interest2h

Germany’s New Chancellor Must Do the Unthinkable

If he wants an effective governing majority, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must invite the AfD into the government.

Germany’s Likely Next Chancellor Pushes For Tighter Border Controls

Germany's economy is in desperate need of foreign labor, but a political environment hostile to all kinds of immigrants makes ...

4hon MSNOpinion

Opinion: US Republicans lost in Germany’s elections

As astonishing as the electoral gains are for Germany’s far-right AfD party in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, they ...

Politico Europe4h

Merz dashes to Paris for surprise talks with Macron as security fears weigh on EU

Incoming German leader will hold high-stakes talks with French president as Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump hover over Europe ...

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