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Who is Friedrich Merz? Meet Europe’s most powerful leader as US turns its back
After winning the German election, the conservative leader must navigate a new era without Washington as a close ally.
German elections: CDU’s Merz looks set to be next chancellor as far-right AfD surges
Millions of Germans are voting in snap elections. The centre-right CDU is predicted to win the biggest share of votes, putting its leader Friedrich Merz in pole position to be next chancellor. Follow ...
Alert: Center-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claims victory in Germany's national election
BERLIN (AP) — Center-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claims victory in Germany's national election.
German Election Live Updates: High voter turnout registered across nation by midday
This important election has galvanised voters, and campaigning resumed on Saturday evening with a final discussion on ...
Germany votes Sunday for a new government that will shape Europe’s response to an assertive Trump
German voters go to the polls Sunday to elect a parliament that will determine who runs the country for the next four years.
Germany faces its worst nightmare – becoming France
The German economy, the richest in the EU, has been the envy of Europe for decades but things are now taking a turn for the ...
Germans start voting, polls suggest shift to right
The far-right AfD likely will score its best ever result as Europe's ailing economic powerhouse lurches rightwards. The ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Germany Election Day
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.