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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 ...
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As Germany selects a new conservative chancellor, a look at the challenges he inherits
In Berlin, Friedrich Merz was elected Germany’s chancellor, but not without a surprising setback. For the first time in Germany’s modern history, he lost the parliament’s initial vote and needed a ...
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Scholz vows continued German support in last call with Zelensky
Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed on Monday that Germany will keep supporting Ukraine in his final call with President Volodymyr ...
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 ...
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Merz, Klingbeil, Reiche and co: Who's who in Germany's new Cabinet?
The new German government took office on Tuesday under the leadership of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, less than three months ...
Germany's Scholz urges careful review of possible far-right party ban
Germany's domestic intelligence agency provided very detailed justification for classifying the far-right Alternative for ...