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Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz stunned after losing secret leadership election — a post-World War II first
At least a dozen members of Merz’s proposed coalition failed to back him in the first vote on Tuesday — despite his coalition ...
Friedrich Merz wins on second ballot to become Germany’s chancellor, hours after his historic defeat
BERLIN (AP) — Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in ...
Germany’s Friedrich Merz named chancellor after parliamentary setback
BERLIN – Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor by the German parliament Tuesday in a second round of voting, after failing to ...
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Germany designates rising far-right AfD party as ‘extremist’ group
BERLIN — Germany’s domestic intelligence agency on Friday designated the far-right Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, as an “extremist endeavor,” a move that lowers hurdles for the spy ...
Germany Gets a New Chancellor, in Unexpectedly Dramatic Fashion
Friedrich Merz secured the top job but only after losing on his first attempt, a surprise that potentially weakens his ...
Far-right call for Germany to deport Syrian refugees after fall of Assad regime
The far-right Alternative for Germany party maintains that asylum should only be a temporary solution – and wants Syrians to ...