Merz’s victory opens new era of German uncertainty
Friedrich Merz will be the next chancellor of Germany. And he still can’t tell what his government program will be. His conservative alliance received around 29% of the vote in Sunday’s snap general election,
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Merz Claims Victory in Germany and Faces Rise of Far-Right
Exit polls and early vote projections show the opposition conservatives under Friedrich Merz set to win the German vote, with a defeat for Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his Social Democrats. Merz says he wants to form a new government as soon as possible, noting the world “won’t wait for us” to have lengthy coalition talks.
Who is Friedrich Merz, Germany's likely next chancellor?
The leader of the victorious CDU, Friedrich Merz, has a checkered history in German politics — from challenging Angela Merkel, to retiring to the business world, to causing controversy by aligning with the far right.
Friedrich Merz, a Conservative, Appears Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor
Whether he can form a strong coalition remains to be seen, but whatever he does will be an essential part of Europe’s response to President Trump’s reshuffling of alliances.
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 time of economic and political upheaval for Europe’s biggest democracy. Merz’s CDU/CSU secured around 29 per cent of the vote,
Germany's likely next chancellor Merz triumphant amid election result
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become the country's next chancellor after initial results showed his CDU/CSU bloc leading in Sunday's election, wants to form an effective government as quickly as possible.
Russia sanctions and Ukraine military aid are ruining German industry, BSW politician says
Sevim Dagdelen, member of the German Bundestag for the BSW (Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht), sets out the party's policies on ...
Populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance 'sweating' over knife-edge result
The leader of Germany's upstart Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) shared her trepidation at initial projections, whereby the ...
Live updates: Germans head to the polls as Europe grapples with a new Trump administration
Four candidates are running to be Germany’s next leader: incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz, current Vice ...
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German court rejects populist BSW's complaint over TV event exclusion
Germany's top court on Monday dismissed a complaint filed by a minor populist party against its exclusion from a televized ...
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Merz’s conservatives win German election, according to exit poll
Far right comes second, getting best result in a postwar national vote in Germany, sending shock waves across Europe.
How the AfD and BSW could alter Germany’s path — without even forming a government
Germany’s populist political parties look set to win enough seats to potentially gum up the workings of parliament — even if ...
German election Q&A: What's at stake for FDP, The Left and BSW in the elections?
For three German parties, their existence and participation in the Bundestag is riding on Sunday's elections. Euronews spoke ...
Timber railhead expansion plans approved
A new railhead reducing the need to transport timber by road has been approved by a council. Sawmilling company BSW Timber ...
The latest polls ahead of Germany’s snap election
The margin of error for individual polls is estimated from the poll’s sample size and the number of eligible German voters ...
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German far left in surprise comeback ahead of election
Germany's far-left Die Linke party has enjoyed a late poll surge ahead of Sunday's elections, boosted by a spirited anti-fascist speech by its new rising star that quickly went viral.