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Friedrich Merz wins a messy victory. But can he now rule Germany?
That paves the way for their candidate, Friedrich Merz (pictured), to take over from Olaf Scholz as chancellor after ...
Meet the Man Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor
Friedrich Merz, leader of the conservative Christian Democratic Union, has vowed to bring stronger leadership in Europe at a ...
Friedrich Merz set to become Germany’s next chancellor, exit polls say
Germany’s centre-right leader Friedrich Merz won federal elections on Sunday, clearing his path to become Chancellor at a ...
It’s a make-or-break moment for Germany’s economy. Trump’s tariffs won’t help
When German voters go to the polls Sunday, the country’s moribund economy — and promises to fix it — will be front of mind.
Live Updates: Germany Votes in High-Stakes Election
Voting will soon close in national elections. Polls show the hard-right AfD party is likely to have its best showing ever.
Germany's Far-Right AfD Party Surges In Election After Elon Musk Support
The Christian Democratic Union party is projected to win the election, but the far-right Alternative for Germany is set for ...
What kind of coalition government could Germany have after the election?
Germany may face months of uncertainty after the CDU/CSU conservative bloc won the national election but with no clear option ...
Why Germany Is at a Crossroads
The Sunday vote comes amid an economy in the doldrums, big questions over Europe's security posture, and a surging far-right.