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Far-Right Gains Momentum in German Local Elections

Far-Right Gains Momentum in German Local Elections

Sun 14 Sept 2025 22:59 CEST

The Far-Right Party AFD is going strongly forward in the local elections in the German Nordrhein-Westfalen. The Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats are worried, despite maintaining their position as the state's largest party

Merz Faces Internal Criticism Over Decision to Halt Arms Exports to Israel

Merz Faces Internal Criticism Over Decision to Halt Arms Exports to Israel

Sat 9 Aug 2025 17:47 CEST

Friedrich Merz receives criticism from his own party leaders for the decision to stop German arms exports to Israel. CDU's security policy spokesperson Roderich Kiesewetter writes that the Chancellor has "given in to an anti-Semitic street mob"

Germany Ends Support for Mediterranean Migrant Rescue Groups

Germany Ends Support for Mediterranean Migrant Rescue Groups

Wed 25 Jun 2025 21:16 CEST

Germany Celebrates First Veterans Day Amid Conscription Debate

Germany Celebrates First Veterans Day Amid Conscription Debate

Sun 15 Jun 2025 22:54 CEST

What role the military should play in German society has become a debated issue in Germany. The first veterans' day was celebrated on Sunday at the same time as there is a discussion about reintroducing conscription

German Court Rules Against Asylum Law; Government Defies Decision

German Court Rules Against Asylum Law; Government Defies Decision

Mon 2 Jun 2025 16:54 CEST

A German court rules that the German government's proposal to stop asylum seekers at the border is illegal. Germany's government refuses to comply with the decision, according to Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt

Can Friedrich Merz Build a Strong Relationship with Trump on the Golf Course

Can Friedrich Merz Build a Strong Relationship with Trump on the Golf Course

Tue 6 May 2025 16:22 CEST

He was outmaneuvered by Angela Merkel and disappeared from politics. Now Friedrich Merz has got his final revenge

Friedrich Merz Elected German Chancellor, Celebrates with Cabinet Meeting and Beer

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Friedrich Merz Elected German Chancellor, Celebrates with Cabinet Meeting and Beer

Tue 6 May 2025 10:11 CEST

The Christian Democrat Friedrich Merz has been elected as Germany's new Chancellor, after the fiasco when he did not get enough votes in a first ballot. What a day it has been, says Merz who later in the evening can look forward to both a cabinet meeting and a well-chilled beer

German Coalition Talks Near Conclusion as CDU/CSU and SPD Finalize Details

German Coalition Talks Near Conclusion as CDU/CSU and SPD Finalize Details

Tue 8 Apr 2025 16:13 CEST

The German government talks are very close to a solution, report German TV channels. CDU/CSU and SPD are said to be only details away from an agreement on a coalition government

Germany: Thousands of Billions of Euros for Weapons and Roads

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Germany: Thousands of Billions of Euros for Weapons and Roads

Tue 18 Mar 2025 11:57 CET

The German Bundestag votes yes to constitutional amendments enabling loans of around a thousand billion euros for defense and infrastructure. We must rebuild our defense capabilities, says the country's likely future Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Prime Minister Kristersson met election winner Merz in Berlin

Prime Minister Kristersson met election winner Merz in Berlin

Wed 26 Feb 2025 18:53 CET

The Power Player Merz Has Made His Comeback

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The Power Player Merz Has Made His Comeback

Mon 24 Feb 2025 12:18 CET

He was outmaneuvered by Angela Merkel and disappeared from politics. Now, Friedrich Merz has made a grand comeback

Merz welcomes Netanyahu – despite ICC warrant

Merz welcomes Netanyahu – despite ICC warrant

Mon 24 Feb 2025 10:09 CET

Germany's likely new federal chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomes Benjamin Netanyahu to Germany – despite an international arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister.

Hope for the Economy after German Power Shift

Hope for the Economy after German Power Shift

Mon 24 Feb 2025 09:17 CET

The election result in Germany raises hopes of an economic recovery for the country, which has had a difficult time both politically and economically lately. One can be cautiously optimistic, but one must be cautious, as there is still much that remains, says SEB's chief economist Jens Magnusson

Expert: Only One Coalition Possible for Merz

Expert: Only One Coalition Possible for Merz

Mon 24 Feb 2025 08:36 CET

After the German election, a government formation is awaited where the second-largest party is excluded from the negotiations. Actually, there is only one coalition on the table, says German political science professor Thomas Sommerer

Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell

Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell

Mon 24 Feb 2025 07:51 CET

The Stockholm stock exchange ended Monday on minus after a day with small price movements. The broad OMXS index fell 0

Kristersson looks forward to cooperation with Germany

Kristersson looks forward to cooperation with Germany

Sun 23 Feb 2025 22:01 CET

The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson looks forward to cooperating with Germany's new government for a safer Europe.

Power Shift in Germany: "The World is Not Waiting"

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Power Shift in Germany: "The World is Not Waiting"

Sun 23 Feb 2025 18:04 CET

Government shift awaits in Germany and the next Chancellor is likely to be named Friedrich Merz from the conservative CDU. The leader of the Social Democrats, Olaf Scholz, says that he personally will not participate in the next government

Orbán praises German ultra-right

Orbán praises German ultra-right

Wed 12 Feb 2025 21:45 CET

New giant protests against German far-right

New giant protests against German far-right

Sat 8 Feb 2025 18:31 CET

More than 250,000 people protested against the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AFD) in Munich on Saturday, according to German authorities.

Merz rules out: No cooperation with the far-right

Merz rules out: No cooperation with the far-right

Mon 3 Feb 2025 18:36 CET

The Conservative CDU should not cooperate with the extreme right-wing party Alternative for Germany (AFD). Party leader Friedrich Merz's statement comes as a surprise since CDU has sought support from AFD to push through stricter asylum laws

Former German President Horst Köhler Dead

Former German President Horst Köhler Dead

Sat 1 Feb 2025 11:04 CET

The former German Federal President Horst Köhler has died at the age of 81.

Scholz's challenger breaks tabu – gets support from AFD

Scholz's challenger breaks tabu – gets support from AFD

Fri 31 Jan 2025 06:00 CET

The migration issue dominates the German debate ahead of the election in February. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's challenger Friedrich Merz has no objection to support from the far-right to push through tougher rules for immigration

Mistake made – Merkel's criticism of her successor

Mistake made – Merkel's criticism of her successor

Thu 30 Jan 2025 13:45 CET

Mistake made, says Germany's former Chancellor Angela Merkel in rare criticism of her conservative party colleagues in CDU.

Protesters as far-right AfD holds congress

Protesters as far-right AfD holds congress

Sat 11 Jan 2025 11:24 CET

Demonstrators have gathered in the city of Riesa in eastern Germany where the far-right AfD is to hold its congress. The protests have been met with a massive police presence