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Merz to attend Moderate Party's Sweden meeting in Stockholm

Narrow lead for the Green Party in Baden-Württemberg state election

The Green Party is narrowly ahead of the ruling CDU in the economically important state of Baden-Württemberg, according to initial vote counts. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining support, while the Social Democrats appear to have been halved to just over five percent.

German AfD temporarily exempted from extremist label by Cologne court

A German court has temporarily overturned an earlier ruling that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party should be classified as "confirmed right-wing extremists."

Germany plans major welfare reform but contributions will not be reduced

The German government is preparing a comprehensive reform and simplification of the country's welfare system - but contributions will not be reduced.

Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful

The Tidö cooperation is increasingly being exported to the EU Parliament. Environmental issues are being sidelined as the conservatives turn to the far right.

Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful

The Tidö cooperation is increasingly being exported to the EU Parliament. Environmental issues are being sidelined as the conservatives increasingly turn to the far right.

Far-Right Gains Momentum in German Local Elections

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

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 Celebrates First Veterans Day Amid Conscription Debate

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

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

He was outmaneuvered by Angela Merkel and disappeared from politics. Now Friedrich Merz has got his final revenge. When the relationship with the USA is in turmoil, many hope that Germany's new Chancellor will take on a global leadership role, without provoking Donald Trump. Can Merz do as other leaders before him – and charm the American President on the golf course?

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.

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.

Germany: Thousands of Billions of Euros for Weapons and Roads

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

The Power Player Merz Has Made His Comeback

He was outmaneuvered by Angela Merkel and disappeared from politics. Now, Friedrich Merz has made a grand comeback. Germany's next chancellor can give Emmanuel Macron competition for the role as Europe's leader.

Merz welcomes Netanyahu – despite ICC warrant

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

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

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

The Stockholm stock exchange ended Monday on minus after a day with small price movements. The broad OMXS index fell 0.4 percent.

Kristersson looks forward to cooperation with Germany

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"

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. Both parties reject cooperation with the far-right party AFD, which made significant gains.

Orbán praises German ultra-right