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German Financial Optimism Gets Boost from Tariff Retreat, Merz Government
Confidence jumped this month as U.S. tariff concerns were alleviated somewhat and Germany’s new government began to take ...
Friedrich Merz elected German chancellor in second round of voting
Center-right politician Friedrich Merz was elected as German chancellor Tuesday in a second vote just hours after his ...
Who Is Friedrich Merz, Who Needed Two Votes to Become Germany’s Chancellor?
Supporters of Mr. Merz, a former corporate lawyer, say he is well-prepared and thoughtful, but critics accuse him of failing ...
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Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, calls for the repeal of the CSDDD
Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, called for the repeal of the CSDDD during his inaugural visit to the European Commission on May 9, ...
German Chancellor Merz to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
Germany's newly-minted Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to attend the ceremonial inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Rome, ...
Merz Stumbled in Bid to Become Germany’s Chancellor. What Happens Now?
Friedrich Merz was poised to be sworn in as chancellor but did not win enough votes in parliament, usually a symbolic step.
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Macron meets Merz and Starmer aboard train from Poland to Ukraine
The leaders of France, Germany and the UK met on Friday aboard a train travelling from Poland to Ukraine. The three will be ...
Germany's Friedrich Merz fails to be elected chancellor in shock first-round vote
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz failed to secure enough parliamentary votes to become chancellor in a major blow.
Merz hails reset in ties with neighbours on first trip as German chancellor
Germany's new chancellor Friedrich Merz signalled a new start in relations with European partners France and Poland, but ...
Merz stresses European unity and defense during his first trip as German chancellor
Friedrich Merz has plunged straight into international crises on his first full day as Germany’s new chancellor. He presented ...