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Germany, European Union and Friedrich Merz

The biggest takeaways from Germany's election, which 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 election

The New York Times · 1d

Who Is Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Likely New Chancellor?

After an election dominated by immigration and economic issues, Germany’s likely new chancellor is Friedrich Merz, the leader of the conservative Christian Democrats. His party finished first with just under 29 percent of the vote and will need to form a coalition government.

Euronews on MSN · 1d

German CDU leader Friedrich Merz 'resolute and determined' says former EU chief

Merz’s Conservative CDU emerged as the largest party in Sunday’s federal elections, winning 208 seats in the 630-seat German parliament. View on euronews

Germany, defence spending

Reuters · 21h

Germany's Merz rules out quick reform of state debt limits

Election winner Friedrich Merz on Tuesday ruled out a quick reform to Germany's state borrowing limits known as the "debt brake" and said it was too soon to say whether the outgoing parliament could wave through a massive military spending boost.

The Financial Times · 1d

Why Germany’s debt rules are a bellwether for EU defence spending

These safeguards — keeping annual deficits below 1.5 per cent in the long term, and reducing excess debt by at least half a percentage point per year — “bite more” for the likes of Germany, Finland and Austria, one EU official said, due to their relatively low debt burdens compared with the EU’s average.

Hosted on MSN · 23h

Germany's next leader grapples to boost defence spending

Germany's next leader, conservative Friedrich Merz, has raised the alarm over European defence but the clock is ticking for him to muster the funds needed to refurbish the armed forces. According to Bloomberg News,

Germany, EU and US Election

The Daily Telegraph · 4d

The ripple effect that Germany’s election could spell across Britain, the US and EU

When Donald Trump won the US election in November, Germany’s government imploded. Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked his finance minister, collapsed his dysfunctional coalition government and blew a gaping hole in the leadership of the EU.

Time on MSN · 3d

The German Elections Could Transform the EU

If the far-right AfD performs well in Germany's national elections, it could have major implications for the EU.

Reuters · 1d

US equities falter while Germany and euro digest election results

Wall Street struggled for traction on Monday, ending mixed after slumping last week, while German election results buoyed German shares and Europe's single currency as investors waited for midweek results from artificial intelligence chip leader Nvidia.

Keir Starmer's EU love affair shattered by one huge worry for Labour

When his coalition collapsed after a budget dispute in 2024, it sealed his fate.

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Merz Wins Chance to Fix Germany and Steer EU Through Trump Era

After his election win on Sunday, Friedrich Merz is set to take charge of Europe’s biggest economy with the US defense ...

Tesla’s EU sales dropped by half because of Elon Musk's antics in Germany’s elections

Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) revealed that Tesla sold just 9,945 cars in January 2025, ...

The Associated Press on MSN3d

'Make Germany great again': Far-right party could see historic gains in this election. Here's why

Alternative for Germany appears to be headed for the strongest showing by a far-right party since World War II in Sunday's ...

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EU battery electric vehicle sales see a January jump, driven by Germany

Hybrid-electric vehicle registrations also increased in the EU in January, mainly because of robust French performance.

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Germany's Centre Right Alliance Secures Most Seats in EU Nation's Election

Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU secured 28.52% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured 20.8% of the ...

Here are the key positions of Germany’s likely coalition parties

An alliance between Friedrich Merz’s conservatives and the center-left SPD is the only viable path to form a new government ...

What do Germany's election results mean for Asia ties?

Germany's conservative Union of CDU and CSU won the national election, with Merz poised to become chancellor. Key issues ...

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