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Merz's popularity sinks to new low in GermanyChancellor Friedrich Merz faces declining popularity as his government nears its first anniversary. Surveys show the far-right AfD leading ...
PM Modi congratulates Friedrich Merz on becoming German chancellorNarendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, sent his best wishes to Friedrich Merz. Merz is now the Chancellor of Germany. Modi expressed h...
Friedrich Merz wins on second ballot to become Germany's chancellor hours after his historic defeatFriedrich Merz overcame an initial setback to secure the German chancellorship in a second parliamentary vote. This followed a surprising d...
German lawmakers to vote again on next chancellor, hours after Friedrich Merz's first round lossIn a stunning turn of events, Friedrich Merz's bid to become Germany's next chancellor suffered a historic setback. He failed to secure the...
German parliament deals historic setback to would-be Chancellor Merz - what now?Friedrich Merz's bid to become German chancellor faced a setback as he failed to secure an absolute majority in the initial parliamentary v...
Germany elections: The biggest winners and losers, and why AfD's rise is significantFriedrich Merz has led the Christian Democrats to victory in Germany's election. The 69-year-old politician will now enter into talks with ...
Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany's top job after election?Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany's 10th post-WWII chancellor, prioritizing European unity amid challenges from the U.S. and Russia. ...
Germany preps for elections as right-wing party gains momentumGermany is preparing for high-stakes elections with migration policies at the forefront of debate. The center-right CDU and CSU lead the po...
Germany votes Sunday for new government that will shape Europe's response to assertive TrumpGerman voters are electing a new parliament, with four major candidates running for chancellor. Polls suggest conservative Friedrich Merz's...
Elon Musk chats with German far-right leader, amplifying party's message ahead of electionElon Musk used his social media platform X to endorse the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. US president-elect Donald Trump to...
Germany's president dissolves parliament, sets national election for February 23Since the post-World War II constitution doesn't allow the Bundestag to dissolve itself, it was up to Steinmeier to decide whether to disso...
Germany's far-right AfD party nominates a candidate for chancellor in the upcoming electionAlice Weidel, an economist, has been nominated as the far-right AfD's chancellor candidate in Germany's upcoming election. While her victor...
PM Narendra Modi congratulates Olaf Scholz on being elected Germany's Chancellor"I look forward to working closely to further strengthen the Strategic Partnership between India and Germany" said Prime Minister Narendra ...
Openings in post-Merkel GermanyAs Europe is forced, after the US pivot to Asia, to find its own geopolitical identity, it is useful for India to engage with Germany, alon...
Angela Merkel's bloc sees worst result since 1949; Social Democrats riseLeaders of Alternative for Germany (AfD) put on a brave face after projected election results showed support for the far-right party droppi...
Armin Laschet elected leader of Angela Merkel's partyLaschet defeated Friedrich Merz, a conservative and one-time Merkel rival, at an online convention Saturday of the Christian Democratic Uni...
Germany sets date for election determining Angela Merkel successorGermany's next parliamentary election, which will determine the country's new leader after Chancellor Angela Merkel's long rule, will be he...