France could now prove the weak link in the Franco-German engine – POLITICO
Just as significant, however, is Merz’s second foreign visit, which is set to be with Polish Prime Minister…
Merz is weakened from Day 1. Europe will pay the price. – POLITICO
Last year, French President Emmanuel Macron took a gamble on a snap election in an effort to crush…
European leaders congratulate new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
LONDON Political leaders across Europe congratulated conservative leader Friedrich Merz after Germany’s parliament elected him Tuesday as chancellor…
European leaders congratulate Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz
LONDON Political leaders across Europe congratulated Chancellor Friedrich Merz after Germany’s parliament on Tuesday elected him as the…
Friedrich Merz confirmed as chancellor after humiliation exposes Germany’s shrunken centre – The Irish Times
Flushed with near-failure, Friedrich Merz was sworn in as Germany‘s 10th federal chancellor on Tuesday afternoon. Seven hours…
Merz becomes German chancellor in second Bundestag vote – POLITICO
“Madam President, I thank you for your trust and I accept the election,” Merz told the president of…
Conservative leader Merz set to become Germany’s chancellor
CDU leader Friedrich Merz signs the coalition treaty in Berlin, Germany, May 5, 2025. (PHOTO / AP) BERLIN…
Trump has already screwed over Germany’s new chancellor – POLITICO
After Germany’s federal domestic intelligence agency classified the AfD last week as a “proven” extremist organization — a designation…
Germany’s incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz known for impulsive shifts and rhetorical sharpshooting – The Irish Times
When ordinary Germans approach Friedrich Merz in public, it’s usually for one of two things: either they want…
West German foothold of far-right AfD shows challenge for Merz
His grandfather came from Turkey decades ago to work in the coal mines of the western German town…