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Watch | Who Is Friedrich Merz? Will He Be Germany’s Next Chancellor After CDU Win?

Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany’s new chancellor after his CDU/CSU bloc secured 28.5% votes, defeating Olaf Scholz’s SPD. Merz, a longtime conservative leader, vows to revive Germany’s..

German Election Results : Scholz Concedes Defeat As CDU/CSU Wins, AFD Secures Second-Place Finish

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has conceded defeat as the CDU/CSU secures victory in Germanys national election. The right-wing AfD made history by finishing second with 20.4% of the vote, marking its..

Merz’s centre-right CDU lead in Germany’s federal election, exit polls show

Merz’s centre-right CDU lead in Germany’s federal election, exit polls show Incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz has conceded defeat for his centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) after what he called..

Top candidates cast their votes on German federal election day

Top candidates cast their votes on German federal election day Incumbent Chancellor Scholz and CDU leader Merz cast their votes in Germany's critical election on Sunday, expected to lead to..

Germany braces for pivotal elections as parties wrap up campaigns

Germany braces for pivotal elections as parties wrap up campaigns German are set to vote for their next leader on Sunday in the country’s snap federal election. The election is expected to feature..

Vance Slams Germany’s Free Speech Laws, Links US Military To Online Hate Speech Restrictions

US Vice President JD Vance has slammed Germany’s free speech laws, linking them to the US military presence in the country. Speaking at CPAC, he questioned why American taxpayers should support..

Germany's Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz hold rallies in final days ahead of federal election

Germany's Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz hold rallies in final days ahead of federal election As Sunday’s snap federal election nears, political parties are intensifying their efforts in the final..

Olaf Scholz and Friedrich Merz face off in final debate ahead of German election

Olaf Scholz and Friedrich Merz face off in final debate ahead of German election During the debate the candidates touched on migration, the economy, and security. READ MORE :..

Fact check: Scholz did not call for German state of emergency over Russia-US peace talks

Misleading claims targeting the German chancellor have been spreading online days before German voters head to the polls to elect a new government.

What are the prospects of European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine? Leaders remain divided

While the UK's Keir Starmer reaffirmed he’s ready to consider sending British forces on the Ukrainian ground alongside others, Germany's Olaf Scholz called the idea 'premature.'

German election 2025: Economy, Ukraine and JD Vance dominate final debate

The top four parties' chancellor candidates, Friedrich Merz, Olaf Scholz, Robert Habeck and Alice Weidel took to the stage for a fiery, televised debate on Sunday evening.

Scholz: Germany won't accept people who 'intervene in our democracy'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said his country won't accept people who "intervene in our democracy", a day after US Vice President JD Vance criticised European leaders.

The EU prepares retaliatory measures as tensions rise with the United States

The European Union is up in arms as Donald Trump carries out his tariff threat. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and some MEPs called for unity.

Trump Wants to ‘Take Over’ Gaza; Germany Fires Back | Olaf Scholz Calls Trump’s Plan a ‘Scandal’

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has strongly condemned former U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to "take over" Gaza and relocate Palestinians elsewhere, calling it a "scandal" and a violation of..

Olaf Scholz says EU can act 'in an hour' if Donald Trump imposes tariffs on bloc

Speaking in the first TV debate before snap elections later in the month, Scholz said his strategy for dealing with Trump is "clear words and friendly conversations."

Trump Vs EU BIG Face-off On Tariff War: US Braces For Major Impact As Europe Vows Retaliation

The European Union has strongly responded to President Donald Trump’s warning about tariffs, vowing to retaliate if the US imposes new trade barriers. Trump’s administration is set to target the EU..

Starmer praises UK-Germany ties with Scholz visit

Sir Keir Starmer has praised the "real progress" in the UK's relationship with Germany as he welcomed Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Chequers. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at..