Germany’s Merz vows ‘independence’ from Trump’s America, warning NATO may soon be dead – POLITICO
If he follows through on his rhetoric after assembling a new government in the coming weeks, Merz will…
Alice Weidel took the German far right to new heights. Here’s how she did it. – POLITICO
Weidel doesn’t obviously fit the bill of a right-wing radical. But her journey from conservative economist to far-right…
Trump congratulates Germany’s election winners — and himself – POLITICO
The results from Germany’s most consequential election in a generation are still coming in, but Friedrich Merz’s conservative…
Merz won the German election. Here’s what it means for Europe. – POLITICO
Welcome, Willkommen, to POLITICO’s German election liveblog, where we’re bringing you real-time updates as results come in. Conservative leader…
Friedrich Merz on track to be Europe’s most powerful leader as America turns its back – POLITICO
Over a decade in the private sector, Merz sat on a series of corporate boards, including a four-year…
Polls open in pivotal parliamentary elections in Germany
German are voting for their next parliament and, ultimately, government on Sunday in the country’s snap federal election.…
Explained: How does Germany’s electoral system work and what changes this year?
Sunday’s crunch vote is a first test for a recently reformed electoral law. ADVERTISEMENT Almost 60 million voters…
German Election Results 2025 Live Updates: German Federal Election Result 2025 Voting Polling Today, Olaf Scholz vs Friedrich Merz
German Election Results 2025: The primary issue which could influence decision-making among voters is the state of the…
Europe should brace for Trump to end NATO protection, Germany’s Merz warns – POLITICO
European leaders have since grown increasingly worried that they can no longer rely on the U.S. and the…
Who is winning across the country – POLITICO
The vote is likely to mark the end of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s turbulent coalition. Listen AI generated Text-to-speech…
Friedrich Merz challenges Ursula von der Leyen for Europe’s crown – POLITICO
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Does Merz have what it takes? – POLITICO
Scholz had his moment in February 2022. His Zeitenwende (turning point) speech, delivered just a few days after…