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Johann Wadephul Set to Become German Foreign Minister Amid Global Conflicts
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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
Global Dynamics Speed Up German Coalition Formation
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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
Germany's New Coalition Looks to Sweden for Defense Inspiration
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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
German Coalition Talks Near Conclusion as CDU/CSU and SPD Finalize Details
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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 Approves 500 Billion Euro Loan Package for Defense and Infrastructure
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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: Thousands of Billions of Euros for Weapons and Roads
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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
Selfie ban during German government talks
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Selfie ban during German government talks

Merz and SPD Agree - Initiate Negotiations
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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
Germany to Ease Debt Rules for Major Defense and Infrastructure Boost
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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's Parliament Poised for Major Defense Funding Vote Next Week
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Germany's Parliament Poised for Major Defense Funding Vote Next Week

Already next week, the outgoing German federal parliament may vote on a giant package to strengthen the defense, reports Bild.
Government talks begin in Berlin – without Scholz
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Government talks begin in Berlin – without Scholz

Musk: Time issue before AFD wins
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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
The German winner: Must quickly secure the defense
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The German winner: Must quickly secure the defense

The Christian Democratic CDU/CSU will, after Sunday's election victory, begin government talks with the Social Democratic SPD. The election winner Friedrich Merz also promises Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he can visit Germany without being arrested – despite an international arrest warrant
Expert: Only One Coalition Possible for Merz
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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
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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
Power Shift in Germany: "Now We Must Take Our Place"
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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
German top politician: We are keeping a close eye on Sweden
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German top politician: We are keeping a close eye on Sweden

The Christian Democrats – who appear to be leading the next German government – are closely examining how Sweden has revised its migration policy. This is what Dorothee Bär, Vice President of the Bavarian CSU, tells TT at the Christian Democrats' election watch
Expert: Merz won but underperformed
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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
German Voter: Most Important That AFD Doesn't Get to Govern
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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
Fateful Election in Germany: "Europe's Future is at Stake"
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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
Merz: Last chance to stop the far-right
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Merz: Last chance to stop the far-right

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
The backlash shakes up the German election: "Unacceptable"
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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
Controversial asylum law rejected in Germany
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Controversial asylum law rejected in Germany

Germany's federal parliament voted down a proposal for an asylum law that the conservative CDU had put forward with controversial support from the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AFD).
Scholz's challenger breaks tabu – gets support from AFD
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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
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