UNBELIEVABLE: 3 - The Untold Story

German parliament elects Merz as chancellor in second round of voting

New leader secures 325 votes after humiliating loss in first round inflicted by 18 unnamed coalition rebels

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025

German lawmakers to vote on whether to approve Merz as chancellor

Merz must secure 316 votes in the 630-seat strong lower chamber of German parliament in order to become chancellor.

Euronews · May 6, 2025

Germany's Merz To Launch New Govt In Times Of Trump Turbulence

Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz is set to be sworn in as chancellor on Tuesday with a mission to revive the ailing economy and boost the diplomatic standing of the EU's most populous country.

International Business Times · May 6, 2025

German parliament set to elect Merz as chancellor on 6 May

Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats (CDU), the Christian Social Union (CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) last week struck a coalition deal.

Euronews · Apr 14, 2025

Setback for Merz: AfD ties with CDU/CSU in poll for first time

Many voters seem disappointed with the coalition negotiations carried out so far by the CDU/CSU. According to the latest Sunday Insa poll from Bild, the CDU/CSU has dropped to 24%, now tying with the AfD. This marks an all-time low for the Conservatives.

Euronews · Apr 5, 2025

From Brussels to Berlin: The rules on transparency and ethics for European lawmakers

Recent scandals have put the spotlight on MEPs' transparency, even though they already follow a strict code of conduct, updated in 2023, to prevent conflicts of interest — what's in it, and how does it compare with the norm in other EU countries?

Euronews · Apr 2, 2025

German parliament sits for first time with AfD as second biggest party

Far right party doubles its number of seats, while chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, hopes to form government before Easter

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025

How AfD’s Alice Weidel went from German pariah to top opposition figure

When the newly elected Bundestag meets for the first time this week, far-right Weidel, who lives in Switzerland with her Sri Lankan-born wife, will lead its largest opposition party

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2025

Germany's upper house clears historic defence spending bill

The package, which will allow for a large increase in military expenditure, passed through the Bundesrat despite objections from several smaller parties.

Euronews · Mar 21, 2025

Europe is crying out for leadership. After years of drift, Germany is finally ready to answer

A historic vote to boost spending on defence and infrastructure shows the country is shedding its excess of caution – and its complacency, says author John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025