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 the United States as his “absolute priority”.
Many in Brussels now expect a more stable government in Berlin will mean a stronger German leadership
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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 630-seat German parliament.
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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 election on Sunday.
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Friedrich Merz, who is set to become the new German chancellor, has vowed to "create unity" in Europe as it adjusts to the new Trump administration and Russia's.. Sky News
After three years of silence, the U.S. and Russia have resumed high-level talks, with Presidents Trump and Putin discussing major economic partnerships. Key topics include American investments in Russia's rare-earth sector and billion-dollar trade deals. The talks, held in Riyadh, have excluded Ukraine and the EU, sparking outrage among European leaders. Both sides claim the negotiations are a crucial step toward normalization, while the White House faces criticism for sidelining its allies.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin shared insights on Trump’s policies, Zelensky’s leadership, and Europe’s role in Ukraine. He described Zelensky as “toxic,” called Trump’s approach rational, and criticized EU leaders as “shackled” by past commitments. Putin also discussed US-Russia military and trade relations, rare-earth minerals, and potential diplomatic negotiations. The interview highlights Moscow’s strategic positioning.
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French President Emmanuel Macron "interrupted" US President Donald Trump during a White House press briefing while Trump was speaking on Ukraine funding. Macron corrected Trump's claim that Europe only loans money to Ukraine, stating, "No, in fact, we paid 60% of the total effort." The moment quickly went viral, with some praising Macron's "fact-checking" and others calling it "impolite." The exchange highlights tensions over Ukraine aid and the US-Europe relationship. Monday’s meeting was Trump and Macron’s first in-person encounter since December 2024.
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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 economy and impose stricter immigration policies. His political career saw setbacks under Angela Merkel, but he staged a strong comeback in 2022. With AfD securing 20.7% votes, coalition talks are crucial. Born in 1955, Merz has a legal background and extensive experience in finance. His next challenge? Forming a stable government to lead Germany through economic and political challenges.
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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 strongest national result ever. Friedrich Merz, CDU leader, vowed swift government formation, rejecting any coalition with Scholz’s SPD, which suffered its worst result since WWII. The election, dominated by migration debates, saw international figures like Elon Musk and J.D. Vance weigh in. Analysts predict a CDU led coalition but remain uncertain about Scholzs future role.
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Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko calls for political unity in Ukraine
During a visit to Brussels, Vitali Klitschko stressed the need to stand united behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid criticism from the United States.
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Suspect in stabbing at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial is Syrian refugee, police say
The attack took place two days before snap parliamentary elections in Germany in which migration has become a top issue, pushed to the forefront by five deadly attacks involving immigrants over the past nine months.
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A brutal stabbing near the US Embassy at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial has left a Spanish man seriously injured. German police launched an hours-long manhunt before arresting the suspect, found with blood on his hands. Authorities remain tight-lipped about the motive, as tensions rise ahead of the national elections. U.S Embassy
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