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Germany updates: Merz attends papal inauguration Mass
New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has attended the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican. Meanwhile, a new study ...
Conservative leader Merz overcomes historic defeat to become Germany’s chancellor
Friedrich Merz succeeded in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he ...
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Germany's Merz congratulates Romanian election winner Nicușor Dan
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday congratulated pro-EU Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan on his victory in Romania's ...
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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Germany's Merz urges European allies to keep US on side
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged his European partners to do everything they can to maintain good relations with ...
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.
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 ...
Germany's Merz: Putin has put himself in the wrong
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin's absence from the Istanbul talks on Ukraine ...
New chancellor, old constraints: Germany’s Friedrich Merz will have a hard time freeing the country from its self-imposed shackles
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Friedrich Merz received a rude shock on the morning of May 6, 2025, ...
Merz’s stumble casts shadow over hopes for rebooting Germany’s struggling economy
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Germany's Merz: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia if no progress on Ukraine this week
The European Union is ready to impose tougher sanctions on Russia if progress on ending the war in Ukraine is not made this ...
Merz vows to keep the U.S. on board on Ukraine and strengthen Germany's military and economy
New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday he will work to bring Europe and the U.S. together in their approach to ...