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

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.

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

Boris Pistorius to Stay as Germany's Defense Minister

Germany's current Defence Minister Boris Pistorius will remain as Defence Minister in the new government, his party announced on Monday. .

Boris Pistorius to Stay as Germany's Defense Minister

SPD Approves Coalition, Paving Way for Merz as German Chancellor

Party members of Germany's social democratic party SPD have approved the government coalition with the Christian democratic CDU/CSU. .

SPD Approves Coalition, Paving Way for Merz as German Chancellor

Johann Wadephul Set to Become German Foreign Minister Amid Global Conflicts

Germany's intended government is taking shape. For the first time in nearly 60 years, a Christian democrat will become foreign minister.

Johann Wadephul Set to Become German Foreign Minister Amid Global Conflicts

Global Dynamics Speed Up German Coalition Formation

Just over six weeks after the German election, a coalition agreement is in place. That it went so fast can be due to the global situation, says political scientist Maria Thürk.

Global Dynamics Speed Up German Coalition Formation

Germany's New Coalition Looks to Sweden for Defense Inspiration

The German Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) and Social Democrats (SPD) have agreed on a coalition agreement. The way is thus clear for Friedrich Merz to become Germany's next Federal Chancellor.

Germany's New Coalition Looks to Sweden for Defense Inspiration

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

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.

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

Germany Approves 500 Billion Euro Loan Package for Defense and Infrastructure

The German Federal Council has approved constitutional amendments that open up for loans of hundreds of billions of euros for defense and infrastructure. .

Germany Approves 500 Billion Euro Loan Package for Defense and Infrastructure

Selfie ban during German government talks

No statements, no press conferences, no situation reports – and no selfies. The rules are tough ahead of the government talks in Germany, where election winner Friedrich Merz will try to stitch together a coalition between Christian Democrats and Social Democrats.

Selfie ban during German government talks

Green No - Merz's Investment Plan in Danger

The German Green party thinks they will not vote for the future Chancellor Friedrich Merz's gigantic billion investment in infrastructure and defense, says group leader Katharina Dröge according to Bild. Thus, the plans of the coming government hang in the balance.

Green No - Merz's Investment Plan in Danger

Germany to Ease Debt Rules for Major Defense and Infrastructure Boost

Germany's Christian Democrats and Social Democrats have agreed to ease the debt brake to be able to invest multi-billion amounts in defense. This is announced by Friedrich Merz, who is expected to become the new Federal Chancellor after Olaf Scholz's election defeat in February.

Germany to Ease Debt Rules for Major Defense and Infrastructure Boost

Government talks begin in Berlin – without Scholz

After the election defeat for Germany's social democratic federal chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday, the victorious Christian democrat Friedrich Merz will today begin sounding out for a new government. The talks with the social democratic SPD will take place without Scholz, according to German media.

Government talks begin in Berlin – without Scholz

Musk: Time issue before AFD wins

The Far-Right Party AFD achieved great successes in Sunday's German election. Friedrich Merz, who is likely to become the country's next Chancellor, calls the right-wing extremist upswing "the last warning" to other parties.

Musk: Time issue before AFD wins

Expert: Merz won but underperformed

The Germans have cast their votes and as expected, the Christian Democratic CDU/CSU appears to be the largest party with Friedrich Merz as the new Federal Chancellor. But it didn't go as well as the party had hoped, according to political scientist Maria Thürk.

Expert: Merz won but underperformed

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

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.

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

German Voter: Most Important That AFD Doesn't Get to Govern

With hours to go before the polling stations close in Germany, voters' nerves are on edge. Several Berliners TT has spoken to highlight the high-nationalist AfD's success in the opinion polls as alarming.

German Voter: Most Important That AFD Doesn't Get to Govern

Fateful Election in Germany: "Europe's Future is at Stake"

The game plan has been turned upside down, old alliances are being hollowed out and a new world order is taking shape, where might makes right. Today, Germany is going to the polls – feeling its way through its role in the new reality.

Fateful Election in Germany: "Europe's Future is at Stake"

The backlash shakes up the German election: "Unacceptable"

The days leading up to the German election on Sunday are expected to be dominated by the debate about alleged US interference. I will not let an American vice president tell me who I can talk to here in Germany, says Friedrich Merz, the favourite to win and CDU leader.

The backlash shakes up the German election: "Unacceptable"

Scholz's challenger breaks tabu – gets support from AFD

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.

Scholz's challenger breaks tabu – gets support from AFD

Doomsday for Scholz set - election on February 23

Germany is heading for new elections on February 23 if Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government falls in a confidence vote in December. This confirms President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to German media.

Doomsday for Scholz set - election on February 23

Size or influence? Tough choices in the EU

Silly season prevails in the EU Parliament as party groups recruit new members ahead of the start of the mandate period. Hungarian Fidesz may again find itself outside when the choice is between influence or size.

Size or influence? Tough choices in the EU

Macron's fiasco – new election in France

France is heading for an early parliamentary election after the ruling party suffered a stinging defeat in the EU election. Marine Le Pen's National Rally could become the largest party in the entire European Parliament, according to a polling station investigation.

Macron's fiasco – new election in France

Germany: The Far-Right Puts Pressure on Scholz

Right-wing extremist AfD appears set to become the second-largest party in the German EU election after the conservative CDU/CSU, putting pressure on Olaf Scholz's coalition government. The internal conflicts will not be easily resolved, says political scientist Valentin Kreilinger.

Germany: The Far-Right Puts Pressure on Scholz

The Crown Prince can make Le Pen the largest in the EU election

Outer right and other populists hope for another step forward in the EU election in a week. Here are the winners – but also the losers – in this year's election campaign.

The Crown Prince can make Le Pen the largest in the EU election