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SPD Approves Coalition, Paving Way for Merz as German Chancellor

SPD Approves Coalition, Paving Way for Merz as German Chancellor

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

Merz and SPD Agree - Initiate Negotiations

Merz and SPD Agree - Initiate Negotiations

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The German election winner Friedrich Merz has taken a clear step towards a new government. His Christian Democratic CDU and sister party CSU are, after sounding out, in agreement with the Social Democratic SPD to initiate government negotiations

Power Shift in Germany: "Now We Must Take Our Place"

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Power Shift in Germany: "Now We Must Take Our Place"

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The votes are counted and Germany's next Chancellor will most likely be Friedrich Merz. The far-right party AFD became the second largest – and now Merz faces tough government negotiations

Merz: Last chance to stop the far-right

Merz: Last chance to stop the far-right

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Olaf Scholz and Friedrich Merz faced each other on Wednesday in the last TV debate before the German election. And much was about immigration and the far-right