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Merz's Unprecedented Setback in Bundestag
Wolfgang Schröder, 60 years old, professor of political science at the University of Kassel, is among the most listened-to ...
Conservative leader Merz overcomes historic defeat to become Germany’s chancellor
Friedrich Merz succeeded in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he ...
Germany: New Merz cabinet raises concerns over lobbying
No sooner had Friedrich Merz announced new government positions than accusations of "lobbyism" began to fly. How is lobbying regulated in Germany — and how big a problem is it?
The New Voice of Ukraine on MSN1d
Future arms deals with Ukraine will remain confidential — Friedrich Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his government will no longer publicly discuss details of weapons supplies to Ukraine, ...
RBC Ukraine on MSN1d
Coalition of Willing assembling? Merz, Macron, Starmer, and Tusk arrive in Kyiv
The new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Polish Prime ...
Brussels, my love? Merz' term in Germany started with a bang - can he recover?
In this edition of our weekly talk show, panelists discuss the new coalition government in Germany, the presidential election ...
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Trouble at home threatens Friedrich Merz’s global ambitions
Mr Merz’s commitment to restoring a long-absent German voice to European and international debates is not in doubt, and he ...
Merz Falls Short of Majority in Initial German Parliament Vote
Incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered an embarrassing setback when he fell short of a majority in an initial ...