Friedrich Merz secured the top job but only after losing on his first attempt, a surprise that potentially weakens his government at a fraught time for Germany and Europe.
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Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?
The likely next chancellor has staked his government on a move to increase military spending. But the window for change is closing fast.
5 Takeaways From Germany’s Election
Friedrich Merz and his party won, Elon Musk didn’t seem to move voters, and more lessons from an early German vote with big implications for Europe.
German Election 2025: Friedrich Merz Appears Poised to Be Next Chancellor
The Christian Democrat, who appeared to have a path to a stable governing coalition, hopes to lead Europe’s response to President Trump’s reshuffling of alliances.
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Whether he can form a strong coalition remains to be seen, but whatever he does will be an essential part of Europe’s response to President Trump’s reshuffling of alliances.
Expert Panel Calls on Germany to Legalize Abortion in First 12 Weeks
For decades, Germany allowed early abortions even while keeping them illegal. A government-appointed commission says the system is “untenable.”
Bavarian Election Results Signal Trouble for Scholz’s Government
The election served as a midterm report card for Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and the grades were not good.
German Plan Would Ease Path to Citizenship, but Not Without a Fight
Months of wrangling over a new law have Germans asking a fundamental question: Are we a country of immigrants?
Mapping Losses for Angela Merkel’s Party in German Vote
The conservatives who have been the dominant force in modern German politics suffered their worst defeat, while the Social Democrats and Greens made gains.
Germany’s Election Is Armin Laschet’s to Lose, but Will He Succeed?
Armin Laschet, Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union party’s candidate for chancellor, is flagging in the polls, and he seems to be dragging the party down with him.