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Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting prioritizes ‘real’ independence from the US − but what does that mean and is it achievable?

Germany’s presumptive new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, faces challenges both at home and overseas following his conservative alliance’s election victory on Feb. 23, 2025.

The Conversation

German Business Leaders Urge Swift Government Action For Economy

German businesses and economists push for government action on economy before national election.

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Far-right AfD and socialist left win over young Germans, election reveals

Young Germans flocked to opposite ends of the political spectrum in the federal election, rejecting the centre.

Al Jazeera

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First Thing: Macron warns Trump against ‘surrender’ in Ukraine

US and French presidents disagree over aid and efforts to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine. Plus, are airships the future again?

The Guardian - UK

Germany’s Merz lashes out at Trump’s US while trying to form coalition

Triumphant CDU leader hits out at Washington and calls for stronger European security amid attempts to build government.

Al Jazeera

Tusk says European leaders heading to London to discuss joint plans on defence – as it happened

Polish prime minister says EU leaders will meet on Sunday and calls for greater defence mobilisation across Europe

The Guardian - UK

Who are the AfD? Germany’s new far-right opposition and the subject of Elon Musk’s infatuation

The success of the far-right AfD is a ‘final warning’ to democratic parties, the winner of Germany’s election warns

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Germany’s Merz welcomes Starmer’s interest in closer post-Brexit EU relations

Friedrich Merz questioned the reliability of the United States as an ally, calling for better European integration

The Independent UK

Europe must prepare to defend itself as US support for Nato wanes

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As President Trump’s policies shift towards Russia, Europe is going to have to pay a price and bear some burdens if it wishes to stay free. Has it the resolve to unite and succeed?

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on Germany’s election result: Merz’s task is formidable

Editorial: The victorious CDU leader is likely to be more proactive on the European stage. He will also need to forge broad alliances at home to see off the far right

The Guardian - UK

A country divided: Five key takeaways from the German election

A detailed look at the results reveals a divided nation increasingly drifting to fringes as dissatisfaction with mainstream parties mounts

The Guardian - UK

Germany's election map highlights stark east-west divide across the country

New data from Germany's national election highlights a significant political divide as the far-right gains ground in the east

Evening Standard

Starmer has the backing of Britons to stand up to Trumpism. At the White House, he should do so

The PM will not and should not pick a fight with the president. But it is his duty to go there upholding British and European values, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Germany's Chancellor-Elect Friedrich Merz Prioritizes European Independence From USA

Friedrich Merz, Germany's chancellor-elect, advocates for Europe's independence from the U.S. and emphasizes strengthening European defense capabilities.

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The Guardian - UK

Merz strikes urgent tone in calling for more European independence from US

Stance of German alliance’s leader could herald closer ties with France but ‘debt brake’ poses obstacle to spending

The Conversation

German election: the results explained as Friedrich Merz comes out swinging for Europe

Friedrich Merz, the presumptive chancellor of Germany, has confirmed he will seek a coalition with the social democratic SPD after the Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) won the February 23 election, topping the poll with 28.5%. Although the SPD has gone from winning the last election to a record low result of…

Al Jazeera

Merz says Netanyahu will be able to visit Germany despite ICC warrant

ICC says states cannot determine ‘soundness’ of its decisions as Israeli PM faces warrant on Gaza war crime allegations.

International Business Times

Stunned SPD Turns To Supporting Role In New German Government

After a humbling election defeat for Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his Social Democrats (SPD), the party looked to collect itself on Monday in preparation for a potential new role as the junior partner in a conservative-led government.

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Reason

What Did You Do Last Week?

Plus: German elections, how I almost got arrested this weekend, and more...

The Guardian - UK

Germany election: Merz says it’s ‘five to midnight’ for Europe

Leader of victorious conservative alliance says continent must build defence capability as US moves towards ‘America alone’ motto

Fortune

Trump claims German election results vindicate his agenda. The winners disagree

Germany's likely next chancellor warned Europe can no longer rely on its American allies: "I never thought I would end up one day having to say that."

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European Leaders Express Support For Ukraine Amid Russian Invasion

European leaders stand with Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russian invasion, while tensions with the Trump administration escalate.

The Independent UK

Friedrich Merz: Who is Germany’s election winner and how will he fare against AfD leader Alice Weidel?

Friedrich Merz has taken aim at the US and says Europe must stand up for itself

The Guardian - UK

German election shows how far green wave has receded in Europe

Result is further evidence that political conversation around the climate crisis has shifted

Al Jazeera

German election: Who won, who lost and what’s next?

Christian Democrats came first. But the far right and the left were the biggest gainers.

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