Friedrich Merz

Germany's parliament passes historic package boosting defence spending

Germany's parliament passes historic package boosting defence spending Friedrich Merz needed the support of two-thirds majority in parliament for his plan to unlock billions for defence and..

Germany's Friedrich Merz faces rocky road to lift debt brake rules

Germany's Friedrich Merz faces rocky road to lift debt brake rules Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz wants to alter Germany's strict fiscal rules to massively boost defence spending, the Greens..

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..

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..

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 :..

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.

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..