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What to Know About the Formation of Germany’s New Government
Friedrich Merz, a conservative Christian Democrat, became Germany’s next chancellor after a surprising setback in parliament ...
Merz’s stumble casts shadow over hopes for rebooting Germany’s struggling economy
Friedrich Merz’s unprecedented failure to win election as German chancellor in the first round of voting in parliament has ...
Germany's Merz seeks election as chancellor in second vote after debacle
Germany's parliament will hold a second vote on Tuesday on backing Friedrich Merz as chancellor after the veteran ...
Germany Gets a New Chancellor, in Unexpectedly Dramatic Fashion
Friedrich Merz secured the top job but only after losing on his first attempt, a surprise that potentially weakens his ...
AP PHOTOS: How bitter wartime enemies France and Germany built a friendship that underpins the EU
They were bitter enemies, seemingly destined to be perpetually at odds after fighting two devastating world wars less than 30 ...
Conservative leader Merz overcomes historic defeat to become Germany's chancellor
Friedrich Merz lost the first round of votes Tuesday morning in a historic defeat, but ultimately prevailed hours later on ...
Germany’s Expected New Leader Leaps Into a World of Crises
Friedrich Merz is poised to become chancellor at a challenging time for Germany. But in a first round of voting in Parliament ...