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Germany's Merz rules out quick reform of state debt limits

Election winner Friedrich Merz on Tuesday ruled out a quick reform to Germany's state borrowing limits known as the "debt brake" and said it was too soon to say whether the outgoing parliament could wave through a massive military spending boost.

Newsday · 1d

The Latest: Opposition leader Merz set to form Germany's next government

Germany's mainstream conservatives have won the country's national election, while a far-right party surged to become the country's second-largest party.

Associated Press · 2d

Merz leads in Germany’s election while AfD makes historic gains | AP Explains

Germany has voted — and the exit polls show opposition leader Friedrich Merz and his Conservative Party on course for a lackluster victory in Sunday’s election.

Friedrich Merz on course to take Germany's top job

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Wary of Trump, Germany's Merz warns it's 'five minutes to midnight for Europe'

Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz warned the United States on Monday against turning its back on allies but also urged Europeans to build up their own defence capabilities, saying it was now "five minutes to midnight for Europe".

The Washington Post · 2d

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 · 1d

Who Is Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Likely New Chancellor?

After an election dominated by immigration and economic issues, Germany’s likely new chancellor is Friedrich Merz, the leader of the conservative Christian Democrats. His party finished first with just under 29 percent of the vote and will need to form a coalition government.

German Vote Boosts Europe’s Centrists

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Europe Should 'Achieve Independence' From US, Says Germany's Merz

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's mainstream conservatives, has said that Europe must become independent from the United States in security matters, after his grouping won the biggest share of the vote in federal elections.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

German election winner seeks ‘independence’ from U.S. What does that mean?

Friedrich Merz said that Europe needed to “achieve independence from the United States, step by step.” That won’t be easy, for Europe or for the United States.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

German Vote Boosts Europe’s Centrists, as Merz Seeks ‘Independence From U.S.’

Friedrich Merz could have one shot at fending off ascending populists and an increasingly hostile U.S., analysts say.

Germany, federal election commission

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.

The Financial Times · 1d

Germany’s historic election — in charts

The elections have highlighted the steady erosion in support for the so-called people’s parties — the CDU and the SPD — that have dominated Germany’s political life since 1949. Merz was aiming to secure at least 30 per cent of the vote for the CDU and its Bavarian sister party,

DW on MSN · 15h

German election results and voter demographics explained in graphics

The conservative CDU led by Friedrich Merz has won Germany's 2025 election. Here's a look in charts at the wins and losses, seats in parliament, voter demographics and possible coalition outcomes.

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Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany's top job after election?

Friedrich Merz, on course to become post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor after the country's election, has vowed to ...

Friedrich Merz, a Conservative, Is Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor

The Christian Democrat, who appeared to have a path to a stable governing coalition, hopes to lead Europe’s response to ...

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Who is Friedrich Merz, Germany’s likely next chancellor?

Merz stands to take the helm of a country mired in crises – although it may take weeks to form a governing coalition. He has pledged to reboot Germany’s large economy after years of ...

Germany’s 2025 federal election: How the struggle against fascism and war must be waged

The result of Germany’s federal election on February 23 is the product of a deep political and social crisis that will lead ...

Friedrich Merz Is Set to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor

The leader of the conservative Christian Democrats celebrated as exit polls indicated they had won Sunday’s election, which ...

Merz says he will find a way for Netanyahu to visit Germany without being arrested

Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday he had invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ...

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Amnesty slates Germany’s Merz for inviting Netanyahu despite warrants for war crimes in Gaza

Amnesty International has slammed Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union and possible next ...

Germany's election won by conservatives, and far-right AfD party surges, official results show

Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election, while far ...

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