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Merz appointed German chancellor hours after unprecedented parliamentary defeat
Germany’s Friedrich Merz has formally become chancellor at the second attempt, hours after an unprecedented defeat signaled ...
Friedrich Merz elected German chancellor in second round of voting
Center-right politician Friedrich Merz was elected as German chancellor Tuesday in a second vote just hours after his ...
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Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, calls for the repeal of the CSDDD
Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, called for the repeal of the CSDDD during his inaugural visit to the European Commission on May 9, ...
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German Chancellor Merz to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
Germany's newly-minted Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to attend the ceremonial inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Rome, ...
Who Is Friedrich Merz, Who Needed Two Votes to Become Germany’s Chancellor?
Supporters of Mr. Merz, a former corporate lawyer, say he is well-prepared and thoughtful, but critics accuse him of failing ...
Merz hails reset in ties with neighbours on first trip as German chancellor
Germany's new chancellor Friedrich Merz signalled a new start in relations with European partners France and Poland, but ...
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German Financial Optimism Gets Boost from Tariff Retreat, Merz Government
Confidence jumped this month as U.S. tariff concerns were alleviated somewhat and Germany’s new government began to take ...
Merz Stumbled in Bid to Become Germany’s Chancellor. What Happens Now?
Friedrich Merz was poised to be sworn in as chancellor but did not win enough votes in parliament, usually a symbolic step.
Merz stresses European unity and defense during his first trip as German chancellor
Friedrich Merz has plunged straight into international crises on his first full day as Germany’s new chancellor. He presented ...
Merz assures Zelenskiy his government can be relied upon for support
Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that his government could be relied ...
Germany's Merz to present agenda in first Bundestag address
New Chancellor Friedrich Merz says his compatriots must work harder and smarter to restore Germany's competitive edge. Ahead ...
Macron meets Merz and Starmer aboard train from Poland to Ukraine
The leaders of France, Germany and the UK met on Friday aboard a train travelling from Poland to Ukraine. The three will be ...