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Merz to 'intensify' SPD coalition talks

Germany's Social Democrats riled by Merz ahead of critical talks on coalition

Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) said on Wednesday they had agreed to start talks on a possible coalition with Friedrich Merz's conservatives but stressed their support was not automatic and hit out at his negotiating style.

Euronews on MSN · 5h

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

DW on MSN · 20h

German election: Merz to 'intensify' SPD coalition talks

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz says he aiming to close a coalition agreement with the SPD in a "short time." Meanwhile, talks are ongoing on how to increase defense spending. DW has the latest.

Friedrich Merz, Germany

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

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 New York Times · 1d

How Friedrich Merz Will Try to Lead Europe Despite a Weakened Hand

The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to a European showdown with President Trump.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

Who is Friedrich Merz? Meet the conservative leader taking the reins of the German chancellery

Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country faces economic and diplomatic crises.

Wary of Trump, Germany's Merz warns it's 'five minutes to midnight for Europe'

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The National Interest29m

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.

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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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Friedrich Merz prioritizes Ukraine and US, vows to tackle migration and economy after German election win

Germany’s mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the country’s national election, ensuring that Ukraine has an ...

Time2d

What to Know About Germany’s Election Results—and What Comes Next

BERLIN — The opposition conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won a lackluster victory in Germany’s election Sunday and Alternative for Germany doubled its support in the strongest showing for a ...

CBS News2d

Conservatives win Germany election, far-right in second place, exit polls show

Exit polls show opposition leader Friedrich Merz's center-right Christian Democratic Union party leading the votes with the far-right Alternative for Germany party heading towards the strongest ...

DPA International on MSN46m

Germany's Scholz won't bring likely successor to key EU summit

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz, the country's presumptive next chancellor, is not expected to accompany outgoing ...

3hOpinion

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 ...

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