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German parliament expected to meet May 6 to elect Friedrich Merz as the new chancellor
The German parliament plans to meet on May 6 to elect Friedrich Merz as the country’s next leader, if all the parties in his ...
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Who is Friedrich Merz, the man set to be the next German chancellor?
Friedrich Merz is on course to become Germany's 10th post-World War II chancellor, the culmination of a long political career ...
German parties agree to form a new government after months of drift in Europe’s biggest economy
German election winner Friedrich Merz has sealed a deal to form a new government that aims to spur economic growth, ramp up ...
Germany Is Falling Apart (Literally). Here’s How the New Government Might Fix It.
Friedrich Merz, the incoming chancellor, persuaded lawmakers to let him spend more. Infrastructure will be the first order of ...
Politico Europe2d
Amid Trump’s tariff war, Germany’s next leader keeps faith in free trade
Despite Donald Trump’s lurch into protectionism and coercion, Friedrich Merz believes a transatlantic trade deal can still be ...
Politico Europe10d
Germany’s Merz seals coalition deal under pressure to face challenges posed by Trump
The U.S. president’s tariffs and stance on Ukraine compelled the incoming chancellor to quickly form a stable government ...
The Register Citizen11d
Who is Friedrich Merz, the man set to be the next German chancellor?
BERLIN (AP) — Conservative leader Friedrich Merz is on course to become post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor after finalizing a deal Wednesday to form a new government. Merz, 69 ...
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Who is Friedrich Merz, the man set to be the next German chancellor?
Angela Merkel BERLIN -- Conservative leader Friedrich Merz is on course to become post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor after finalizing a deal Wednesday to form a new government.