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Friedrich Merz on course to take Germany's top job

The Associated Press on MSN · 22h

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 Washington Post · 1d

Who is Friedrich Merz, the German election winner warning Europe about Trump?

Merz expressed concern over changing relations with Washington under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for gradual independence from the U.S.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

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.

NATO, Merz and Europe

Reuters on MSN · 17h

Likely next German chancellor Merz questions NATO's future in 'current form'

Germany's likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned on Sunday whether NATO would remain in its "current form" by June in light of comments by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, and said Europe must quickly establish an independent defence capability.

RBC Ukraine on MSN · 17h

Europe may need its own military alliance instead of NATO – German Chancellor candidate

Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner for Germany’s next chancellor, has expressed doubts about NATO’s future. The politician believes that Europe may need its own military force, according to Radio Liberty.

The New Voice of Ukraine on M… · 18h

Merz raises doubts about NATO’s future, suggests Europe may need its own defense structure

I wonder whether in June we will still be talking about NATO in its current form, or whether we will have to create an independent European defense structure much sooner,” Merz said. He noted that he had never previously considered such a position,

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German Defence Boost but No Debt Brake Reform in Outgoing Parliament, Merz Ally Says

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany's outgoing parliament could still greenlight a new special fund to boost defence spending but ...

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German Vote Boosts Europe’s Centrists, as Merz Seeks ‘Independence From U.S.’

Friedrich Merz could have one shot at fending off ascending populists and an increasingly hostile U.S., analysts say.

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German Election results: Merz faces tough coalition talks as AfD makes record gains

The far-right AfD and the Left jointly secured the one third of seats needed to block constitutional changes. Both oppose ...

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Friedrich Merz’s party’s victory in German election brings bleak prospect of headaches and endless to-do lists

Uncertain outlook in Berlin as man who is likely to be next chancellor has to convince sceptical voters he can deliver change ...

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German business leaders say new government must act quickly to rescue stagnant economy

Germany’s businesses have been frustrated by government inaction on the stagnating economy. Sunday’s national election raises ...

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CDU's Friedrich Merz thanks voters as he is greeted with cheers

The conservative CDU/CSU party is set to be the largest party in the next German parliament, according to the first two exit ...

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Euro rises after Germany's conservatives win, dollar lacklustre

The euro nudged higher on Monday after Germany's opposition conservatives won the national election as expected, while the ...

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What we learned from the German election that will bring change to the EU’s leading power

Germany faces its second change of leader in less than four years after the head of the center-right opposition won Sunday’s ...

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