Friedrich Merz, German chancellor before his time
Even though negotiations to form a coalition have not yet begun, the head of the Christian Democratic Union party, which came ...
The Economist7d
A fantastic start for Friedrich Merz
But, although he will not become chancellor for some weeks, Friedrich Merz, who won Germany’s election on February 23rd, has ...
Friedrich Merz | The conservative turn
Friedrich Merz's political journey, stance on immigration, leadership style, and economic promises as the potential ...
Germany’s Friedrich Merz plans ‘double bazooka’ for defence and infrastructure
Such a plan would mark a step-change in Germany’s traditionally conservative approach to public borrowing. Berlin in 2009 ...
The Economist7d
Can Friedrich Merz get Europe out of its funk?
Forget the back-slapping pol ready to banter about the Bundesliga; Friedrich Merz is a former corporate lawyer who wrote a ...
Associated Press12d
German election winner Merz and center-left rivals start sounding out a possible coalition
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union, CDU, ...
The New York Times9d
Germany Needs to Get Its Act Together. Under Him, It Won’t.
Mr. Hermsmeier is a journalist who writes about Germany’s politics and society. Friedrich Merz didn’t waste time. Having led his party, the Christian Democrats, to first place in Germany’s ...
Reuters4d
Germany's Merz wants European nuclear weapons to boost US shield
German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz on Sunday said he would like talks with France and Britain about sharing their nuclear weapons, but not as a substitute for U.S. nuclear protection of ...
Los Verdes alemanes rechazan plan de gasto en defensa e infraestructura de Merz
El Partido Verde de Alemania rechazó un proyecto de paquete financiado con deuda que liberaría cientos de miles de millones ...