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Ambassador: Israel listens to Germany's Merz 'because he is a friend'
The Israeli ambassador to Germany says his government is taking German criticism of its campaign in Gaza seriously, one day after…
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Merz slams Israeli actions in Gaza as German criticism mounts
Israel's actions in Gaza "can no longer be justified by the fight against Hamas terrorism," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on…
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Germany's Merz vows continued support for Kiev in call with Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz by telephone on Thursday, in what he described as a…
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Germany's Merz calls on India and Pakistan to de-escalate
New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on India and Pakistan to de-escalate after India launched overnight attacks across the…
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Europe: German stocks cut losses as Merz elected as chancellor after initial setback
GERMAN shares trimmed early losses on Tuesday after conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor during a second vote in…
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Macron congratulates Merz ahead of first meeting on Wednesday
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'Shared border also means shared responsibility,' Austria tells Merz
Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker has congratulated fellow conservative Friedrich Merz on being elected the 10th chancellor of modern…
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Investors Seeking Safety Look to German Government Bonds
Germany has long taken flack from Wall Street and financial capitals around Europe for the extreme fiscal conservatism that has kept the…
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Former Russian president Medvedev compares Germany's Merz to Goebbels
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has compared Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz to former Nazi propaganda minister…
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What Germany’s Election Result Means for Its Economy
Friedrich Merz and his center-right Christian Democrats emerged victorious in Germany’s election on Sunday, but the celebrations may be…
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Big challenges loom for Germany's Merz in divided country
Germany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins. The point of this election was never just about a nation's…
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Merz: Sending German soldiers to Ukraine currently not up for debate
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Merz claims victory for German conservatives and the far right heads for strongest postwar result
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz's conservatives were on course for a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, while…
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When Germany Votes, It Will Be About the Economy
When German voters go to the polls on Sunday, the fate of companies like SKW Piesteritz will be at the top of their minds. The chemical…
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Scholz, Merz blast Vance's 'interference' in German election campaign
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday described US Vice President JD Vance's comments on the German election campaign as "completely…
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What is the 'firewall' against the far-right Alternative for Germany party?
BERLIN (AP) — Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has established itself as a significant political force in the 12 years since it was…
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Viewers surveyed thought Scholz won debate against rival Merz
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Germany's Scholz slams Merz on AfD cooperation in heated TV debate
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Germany's Scholz attacks conservative rival Merz over AfD cooperation
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Conservative Merz vows to 'lead Germany forward' amid huge backlash
Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's next chancellor, said on Monday he is ready to "lead Germany forward" as his…
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Conservative Merz vows to 'lead Germany forward' at party conference
Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's next chancellor, said on Monday he is ready to "lead Germany forward" as his…
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Merkel criticizes German front-runner Merz over migration vote with far-right support
BERLIN (AP) — Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday issued rare public criticism of her successor as the country's…
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Germany's Merz: Teaming up with AfD would 'sell the soul' of party
Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), firmly rejected any cooperation…