Merz claims win for German conservatives as far right surges to strongest postwar election result
Germany’s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is set to return to power with the far-right Alternative for Germany ...
Merz Is Poised to Win German Election
The conservatives’ expected victory comes despite a historically strong showing by the far-right Alternative for Germany, or ...
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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 ...
German election winner Merz says priority is unity in Europe in light of pressure from Trump administration and Russia
German election winner Merz says priority is unity in Europe in light of pressure from Trump administration and Russia.
Merz on track to win German election, but far-right party a clear second
Germany’s center-right parties are on course to return to power after four years in opposition, while a far-right party that ...
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Germany votes with Merz on course to be next chancellor and far right set to surge
Millions of Germans are voting in snap elections. The centre-right CDU is predicted to win the biggest share of votes, putting its leader Friedrich Merz in pole position to be next chancellor. Follow ...
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Who is Friedrich Merz? Meet Europe’s most powerful leader as US turns its back
After winning the German election, the conservative leader must navigate a new era without Washington as a close ally.
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Friedrich Merz: High-flying Merkel rival at summit of German politics
Friedrich Merz is on the brink of achieving a long-held goal of becoming Germany's next chancellor after initial results ...