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Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus
German voters are choosing their new government in an election dominated by worries about the years-long stagnation of Europe ...
Who are the outsiders in Germany’s Bundestag elections that may decide the vote outcome
From Elon Musk to Zelenskyy, here’s a look at foreign actors who had a strong influence on the German political landscape as ...
Why Germany Is at a Crossroads
The Sunday vote comes amid an economy in the doldrums, big questions over Europe's security posture, and a surging far-right.
Germany polls: How rural Bavaria could help new govt shape its immigration policy
CDU's Freiderich Merz, frontrunner for chancellor, has promised a ‘much tougher stance’ than the one Germany has been ...
German Election Live Updates: Economy, migration and Ukraine war key issues as Germany votes today
This important election has galvanised voters, and campaigning resumed on Saturday evening with a final discussion on ...
Germany's chancellor frontrunner Merz says US could slide into populist instability
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he will travel to Washington to try to convince President Donald Trump that ...
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Germany elections: Who is Friedrich Merz, the polarizing figure tipped to be chancellor?
Merz, 69, promises fundamental policy shifts, including stricter migration controls and market-friendly reforms to revive ...
What to know about Germany’s 2024 federal election
Friedrich Merz, a conservative rival of Angela Merkel, is on track to become the next chancellor, though the far-right AfD is ...
Germany's front-runner Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right
His explosive bid to tighten migration rules with the support of far-right votes in parliament reveals a man willing to ...