Christian Democratic Union of Germany

Merz calls Trump-Zelenskyy spat at White House 'manufactured escalation'

Merz calls Trump-Zelenskyy spat at White House 'manufactured escalation' The CDU leader said Europe must be prepared to act independently. READ MORE :..

CDU and SPD start talks in bid to form next German government

CDU and SPD start talks in bid to form next German government Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democrats, has ruled out a coalition with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)..

German government coalition talks between CDU and SPD to begin, Merz says

German government coalition talks between CDU and SPD to begin, Merz says The centre-right party's leader Friedrich Merz said CDU and SPD are to enter talks to form a coalition, one day after the..

German CDU leader Friedrich Merz 'resolute and determined' says former EU chief

German CDU leader Friedrich Merz 'resolute and determined' says former EU chief Merz’s Conservative CDU emerged as the largest party in Sunday’s federal elections, winning 208 seats in the..

Germany’s Merz marks shift by betting on an EU less dependent on US  

Germany’s Merz marks shift by betting on an EU less dependent on US   Friedrich Merz, who led the Christian Democratic Union to victory at the polls, referred to a strong Europe independent of..

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..

Who is Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's next chancellor?

Who is Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's next chancellor? The 69-year-old CDU leader Friedrich Merz is a major favourite for the German chancellorship after Sunday's snap..

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..

Germany: CDU leader Friedrich Merz says his party will 'never' work with far-right

The centre-right CDU has been accused of breaking 'taboo' by putting forward a motion to the Bundestag for a stricter migration policy which was backed by the far-right Alternative for Germany party..

Preserving the firewall: 160,000 demonstrate in Berlin against Friedrich Merz

Tens of thousands protest against Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democrats: Merz had presented parliament with proposals for strict new immigration rules, which were supported by the partly far-right..

Thousands across Germany protest against CDU and AfD and far-right policy

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Germany to protest against the CDU's migration policy and its voting behaviour in the Bundestag.

Bundestag reject Merz's second migration bill amid backlash in Germany

The centre-right CDU party leader sparked fierce criticism on Wednesday for accepting the far right's support in pushing a first bill through parliament.