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Conservative leader Merz overcomes historic defeat to become Germany’s chancellor
Friedrich Merz succeeded in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he ...
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Germany's Merz calls on India and Pakistan to de-escalate
New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on India and Pakistan to de-escalate after India launched overnight attacks ...
Germany's Merz says ban on far-right AfD won't solve problem
Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday that simply banning the far-right Alternative for Germany would not ...
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Trouble at home threatens Friedrich Merz’s global ambitions
Mr Merz’s commitment to restoring a long-absent German voice to European and international debates is not in doubt, and he ...
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Germany's Merz to talk nuclear deterrence with France, Britain
Freshly appointed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he is planning to quickly begin talks with France and Britain on ...
Germany's Merz calls on EU allies to boost defence spending on first foreign visit
All members of the European Union must boost their defence spending to fill gaps in the bloc's capabilities and secure ...
Germany’s conservative establishment warns Trump officials to ‘stop meddling’ in country’s politics
Merz was elected chancellor Tuesday during a second vote in parliament, hours after he suffered a historic defeat in the first round.
Live Q&A: What’s Next for Germany After Merz’s Rocky Start
Friedrich Merz suffered a rocky start as Germany’s new leader. It’s the first time since World War II that an incoming ...