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German elections: CDU’s Merz looks set to be next chancellor as far-right AfD surges

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 live updates.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany’s top job after election?

He has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent’s security as it grapples with the new Trump administration and Russia’s war on Ukraine.

The Conversation · 2d

Who is Friedrich Merz, the man now most likely to lead Germany? Eight things to know

The centre-right CDU has emerged as the biggest party in the German election, making Merz the most likely to lead a government, following coalition negotiations.

Merz to 'intensify' SPD coalition talks

Euronews (English) on MSN · 1h

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. View on euronews

Anadolu Ajansi · 7h

Germany's Merz to intensify talks to form coalition with SPD

The global situation is changing dramatically day by day, which requires a capable German government, says leader of Christian Democrats, who is in line to be Germany's next chancellor - Anadolu Ajans

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

Merz in Talks With Allies to Rush Through German Defense Funding

Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz has opened talks with the Social Democrats over ways to quickly ramp up defense spending before they’ve completed a formal coalition deal, according to people familiar with those discussions.

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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 ...

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Europe Should 'Achieve Independence' From US, Says Germany's Merz

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's mainstream conservatives, has said that Europe must become independent from the ...

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German CDU leader Merz welcomes UK's interest in improving Europe ties

Germany's conservative CDU leader Friedrich Merz welcomed on Monday the interest shown by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ...

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Germany’s Newly-Elected Conservative Party Would Rather Side With Socialists Than Other Right-Wingers

After Germany’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) won a plurality of seats in federal elections Sunday, party ...

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Germany’s election shock: Key results, implications, and what’s next

Germany’s 2025 election delivered a CDU/CSU victory but no clear majority. Coalition talks, economic stagnation, and shifting ...

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Merz’s missile promise: CDU/CSU's win boosts Ukraine defense

The German elections concluded with a victory for the CDU/CSU party, led by Friedrich Merz. Prior to the elections, he ...

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Germany's election: what happens now?

Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz wants to form a government quickly in order to revive a moribund economy, hike ...

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Amnesty slates Germany’s Merz for inviting Netanyahu despite warrants for war crimes in Gaza

Amnesty International has slammed Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union and possible next ...

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