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.
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Merz and SPD Agree - Initiate Negotiations
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.
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Power Shift in Germany: "Now We Must Take Our Place"
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. But the fact that two smaller parties were ousted from the federal parliament is described as a dream scenario for the new leader.
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