Can Germany’s new leader fend off the far right?
Paul Hockenos is a journalist and author based in Berlin. His most recent book is “Berlin Calling: A Story of Anarchy, Music, ...
Europe turns to Germany's Merz for leadership and stability
German voters picked Conservative party head Friedrich Merz to lead Germany, and by extension Europe, during a decisive stress test in trans-Atlantic relations. Can he rise to expectations?
'Friedrich Merz's rise to power in Germany is likely to begin a new chapter for Europe'
OP-ED. Germany doubts itself more than ever, writes diplomat Jérémie Gallon. But it would be a big mistake to underestimate ...
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Germany’s New Chancellor Must Do the Unthinkable
If he wants an effective governing majority, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must invite the AfD into the government.
Can Europe confront Vladimir Putin’s Russia on its own?
On February 24th America sided with Russia and North Korea in voting against a UN resolution proposed by its European allies ...
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Merz dashes to Paris for surprise talks with Macron as security fears weigh on EU
Incoming German leader will hold high-stakes talks with French president as Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump hover over Europe ...
German Greens to join parliamentary opposition
Although securing the second-best election result in its party history, the Greens will now become part of Germany's ...
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Many challenges on horizon for Germany's new government
Many challenges lie ahead for Germany's new coalition government with the country in a state of flux, facing mounting ...
Action must replace anger as Germany grapples with lost US friendship
The defence of freedom at home and in Europe is the paramount task facing likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz ...
Lavrov pointed to Merz's "specific approaches to Russia"
The approaches of the chairman of the Christian Democratic Union, candidate for chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz towards ...
US Republicans lost in Germany’s elections
Germany’s economy had stalled. In 2024, German GDP was 0.2 percent lower than in the previous year, and forecasts for 2025 ...
Will Germany under Friedrich Merz script the EU’s independence from America?
Merz aims to shift Europe away from US dependence, but rising far-right pressure and geopolitical tensions could complicate ...