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Friedrich Merz to replace Olaf Scholz as German Chancellor
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will be succeeded by conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz after his party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), secured the largest vote share in Germany's national elections on Sunday.
Germany’s Friedrich Merz plans ‘double bazooka’ for defence and infrastructure
Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz is considering unlocking hundreds of billions in extra funding for the country’s military and infrastructure as coalition talks with Social Democrats gather pace.
Germany's Merz vows billions for defence, economy
Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that his centre-right CDU/CSU and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) would propose an unprecedented package of billions of euros in ext
Germany's Merz proposes overhaul of debt-brake system to boost defence, infrastructure spending
Germany's political parties hoping to form the next government have agreed to loosen the country's strict "debt brake" system which constitutionally limits new government borrowing to 0.35% of GDP. Conservative leader Friedrich Merz says extraordinary efforts are needed to boost the country's defence capabilities given the current security uncertainty.
CDU's Friedrich Merz secures billion-euro deal for Germany’s military and infrastructure
A provision would exempt defence spending above 1% of GDP from debt brake rules, enabling Germany to increase military spending without limit. View on euronews
German election: Scholz meets Merz for talks on Ukraine
Leaders in Germany's likely next coalition have met to discuss Ukraine policy and security. Outgoing Foreign Minister ...
Germany's Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz hold rallies in final days ahead of federal election
As Sunday’s snap federal election nears, political parties are intensifying their efforts in the final stretch to drum up ...
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Who is Friedrich Merz, leader set to replace Olaf Scholz as German Chancellor?
Friedrich Merz, who was forced out of politics about a decade ago, is all set to replace Olaf Scholz as next German ...
Germany elections: Far-right Friedrich Merz wins, Olaf Scholz says 'bear responsibility for SPD's defeat' | 10 points
Germany's conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the elections, securing over 28% of the vote, while the far-right AfD ...
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Can Friedrich Merz get Europe out of its funk?
The first step towards Mr Merz being effective on the European stage is for him to forge a coalition with the centre-left ...
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Friedrich Merz Eyes Coalition to Revamp Germany's Economy Amid Political Challenges
Friedrich Merz, Germany's election winner, is considering reforms to Germany's spending limits to rejuvenate its economy and military. Talks with the Social Democrats are underway despite election ...