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Germany’s Merz confirmed as chancellor in second parliamentary vote after shock first-round defeat

New leader suffered humiliating loss in the first round, falling six votes short of an absolute majority

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

What held up Friedrich Merz’s confirmation as chancellor and what’s next for Germany?

The CDU/CSU leader suffered an embarrassing surprise defeat in a first vote that was expected to be a formality

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025

Why Friedrich Merz’s voting debacle could upset his ambitious plans for the EU

The voting fiasco has shaken the beginning of a leadership that was supposed to signal a new era of stability

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

AfD sues over ‘extremist’ classification; Germany rejects US criticism

‘We have learnt from our history that rightwing extremism needs to be stopped,’ Germany’s foreign ministry says.

Al Jazeera · May 5, 2025

German Coalition Deal Signed On Eve Of Merz Govt Launch

The conservatives of Germany's designated chancellor Friedrich Merz and the centre-left Social Democrats formally signed their coalition contract on Monday, on the eve of launching their new government.

International Business Times · May 5, 2025

Germany set for new government as mainstream parties sign coalition deal

New government must revive economy as Ukraine war and Trump complicate European security and trade.

Al Jazeera · May 5, 2025

Germany's intelligence service moves against far-right AfD, sets off quarrel with US

Germany's domestic intelligence service on Friday designated the far-right AfD party as an extremist group, setting off a diplomatic spat with the United States.

Radio France Internationale · May 3, 2025

Germany's AfD Dealt Blow With Right-wing Extremist Label

Germany's domestic intelligence service on Friday designated the far-right AfD party as an extremist group, handing authorities greater powers to monitor it and fuelling calls for it to be banned.

International Business Times · May 2, 2025

Germany's new government vows tougher border controls once Merz takes office

The incoming German government of Friedrich Merz said it will tighten and expand border controls in an effort to combat irregular immigration.

Euronews · Apr 30, 2025

Germany's Next Finance Minister, 'Bridge-builder' Lars Klingbeil

Germany's incoming finance minister Lars Klingbeil is a self-styled political "bridge-builder" whose calm and personable demeanour belies his sharp political instincts.

International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025