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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.
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. .
Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome
Rome stands still and the world's eyes are fixed on the Vatican. Today, Pope Francis is being buried.
Pope Francis' Funeral Set for Saturday at St. Peter's Square
The Catholic world is in mourning after Pope Francis' passing – but there is no time for rest. The funeral will be held on Saturday at St.
Russia Cautions Germany on Sending Taurus Robots to Ukraine
Germany's incoming Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has opened up to sending the German-Swedish long-distance robot Taurus to Ukraine. An attack with such a weapon would draw Germany into the war, warns Moscow.
Man Fined €4,500 for Hugging German Chancellor Scholz
The middle-aged man slipped past Olaf Scholz's bodyguards and gave Germany's Federal Chancellor a hug. But you don't do that unpunished – the 50-year-old has now been fined 4,500 euros (50,000 kronor).
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
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 €3.3 Billion Military Aid Package to Ukraine
Germany has approved a military support package to Ukraine of 3. 3 billion euros, equivalent to approximately 35.
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. .
Macron and Scholz Support a Ceasefire
France's President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz promise to continue providing Ukraine with military support. .
German parties united – billion investment secured
The likely future German government parties have agreed with the Greens in a contentious struggle over multi-billion investments in infrastructure and defense. Germany is back, says CDU leader Friedrich Merz at a press conference.
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.
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
Already next week, the outgoing German federal parliament may vote on a giant package to strengthen the defense, reports Bild. .
Macron proposes limited ceasefire for a month
A French-British proposal for a limited ceasefire for a month appears to be one of the results of Sunday's summit in London. .
After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"
A plan for a lasting peace in Ukraine was at the center of Sunday's crucial meeting in London. Afterward, the message is that it requires strong European buildup and security guarantees for Ukraine.
Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"
The support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is pouring in after the brawl at the White House. "You are not alone" and that President Donald Trump is doing Putin's "dirty work" are some of the messages.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 World Responds to Trump: Absurd
Donald Trump calls Volodymyr Zelenskyj a "dictator". The response came quickly from a long line of European politicians: "Wrong and dangerous" and "deeply unreasonable".
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