Friedrich Merz was poised to be sworn in as chancellor but did not win enough votes in Parliament. A second vote was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.
Author: CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE
What to Know About the Formation of Germany’s New Government
Friedrich Merz, a conservative Christian Democrat, will be Germany’s next chancellor after a surprising setback in parliament delayed him from taking office.
80 Years After Dachau Concentration Camp Liberation, Witnesses Remember
The anniversary of the end of the Nazi era comes at a pivotal time for Germans. The last of the survivors, liberators and perpetrators are dying, as the far right is becoming more established.
Far-Right AfD Is Labeled Extremist by Germany’s Intelligence Agency
The designation is certain to inflame debates over whether the party should be banned, though some polls show it to be the most popular in the country.
Palliative Care Doctor Is Charged With Serial Murder of 15 Patients in Germany
The Berlin doctor, who was not named because of privacy laws, is also accused of setting fire to some of the patients’ homes to hide evidence.
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 business.
Coalition Deal in Germany Clears Way for Friedrich Merz to Become Chancellor
The agreement was concluded relatively quickly but still took about six and half weeks, during which the country had been virtually rudderless at a critical moment for Europe.
In Germany’s New Parliament, Women Are a Rarer Sight
The class of lawmakers taking office is noticeably more male and less diverse than the constituents it will represent.
German Court Convicts Five Over Plot to Kidnap Health Official and Spread Chaos
The defendants, part of a group known as “United Patriots,” aimed to reinstate a 19th-century Constitution by giving power to an all-powerful Kaiser.