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Friedrich Merz on course to lead Germany

Who Is Friedrich Merz? Germany's Likely Next Chancellor

The German federal polls have closed, and the exit polls appear to have handed the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) a victory.

The New York Times · 1d

Merz Appears Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor

Exit polls suggest that Friedrich Merz, the candidate for the conservative Christian Democrats who has vowed to bring stronger leadership in Europe, will be Germany’s next leader. The hard-right AfD party was in second place.

The Washington Post · 15h

Who is Friedrich Merz, the German election winner warning Europe about Trump?

Merz expressed concern over changing relations with Washington under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for gradual independence from the U.S.

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CNN · 12h

Germany’s likely next chancellor: Europe must seek to ‘achieve independence’ from US

Europe must seek to “achieve independence” from the United States, Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said after exit polls showed his opposition conservatives were on track to win Sunday’s election,

FOX News on MSN · 8h

Germany’s new conservative leader looks to ‘achieve independence’ from US

Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said an 'absolute priority' for him will be to distance Europe from the U.S. following comments by President Donald Trump.

ABC News on MSN · 9h

Germany to move toward 'independence' from US, new leader says

Friedrich Merz's CDU party emerged as the largest party in Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, earning 28.6% of the vote.

German election brings some relief to European markets

The Associated Press on MSN · 3h

The biggest takeaways from Germany’s election, which will bring change to the EU’s leading power

Germany faces its second change of leader in less than four years after the head of the center-right opposition won Sunday’s election.

Reuters · 7h

German election brings some relief to European markets, debt brake in focus

An election win for Germany's conservatives has eased concerns of political gridlock in Europe's biggest economy, though it failed to lift uncertainty around whether a new government can deliver fiscal reforms that would boost sluggish growth.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

Germany’s Crunch Election Grips Market Wanting More Spending

Germany’s highest-stakes election in years is paving the way for a pivot to increased spending, with markets predicting the end of an era for constrained fiscal policy.

Voters head to polls to elect a new parliament

MSNBC · 1d

Polls show Germany's conservative party leads election with far-right in second place

The center-right Christian Democratic Union party is leading the elections in Germany, according to exit polls, with the far-right Alternative for Germany making large gains. NBC News' Raf Sanches reports on the best results for a far-right party in Germany since the defeat of the Nazi Party.

BBC · 1d

Germany election: exit polls say conservatives head for victory

Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany's next chancellor, as exit polls show his centre-right grouping has won the general election. The far-right AfD appears to have come second. See more episodes Programme website Copyright 2025 BBC.

Associated Press · 1d

Germany election live updates: Voters head to the polls to elect a new parliament

Four candidates are running to be Germany’s next leader: incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz, current Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, and Alice Weidel, of the far-right AfD.

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U.S. News & World Report · 14h

Germany's Merz Will Push up Debt With Help of Left, Says AfD Leader

The leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), the second largest party in parliament after Sunday's election, said Germany's likely next chancellor would be held hostage by left-wing parties that would seek to loosen tough fiscal rules.

Reuters · 1d

Leader of Germany's far-right AfD hails 'historic' election result

While Germany's opposition conservatives won the national election on Sunday (February 23), putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next chancellor, the far-right Alternative for Germany came in second on its best ever result,

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Germany’s far-right AfD still faces limits, despite election success

The success of the Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is a sign of the times. Across Europe, far-right parties once on the fringe have gone mainstream.

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Likely next German chancellor Merz questions NATO's future in 'current form'

Germany's likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned on Sunday whether NATO would remain in its "current form" by June ...

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Kremlin Says 'Let's See' When Asked About Future Ties With New German Chancellor

Merz, 69, is set to become Germany's next chancellor after his CDU/CSU bloc came in first place, with the far-right ...

Former Mayer Brown Attorney Set to Become Germany’s Next Chancellor

Former Mayer Brown counsel and Blackrock advisor Friedrich Merz is Germany’s presumptive new Chancellor after his Christian ...

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The Far Right Just Made Terrifying New Gains in Germany

One lesson from an Alternative für Deutschland rally and this weekend’s election results: The Cold War never ended.

Mediaite on MSN11h

Newly Elected German Chancellor Vows ‘Real Independence’ From ‘Indifferent’ US

Merz called for German “independence from the USA” and lashed out at what he described as "ultimately outrageous" rhetoric ...

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‘Devastating defeat’: CNN’s Pleitgen on German chancellor’s party loss

Friedrich Merz has led his center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to a clear election victory, polls suggest, and is ...

The Associated Press on MSN6d

4 candidates want to be Germany’s next chancellor. Who are they?

Four candidates are bidding to be Germany’s next leader in Sunday’s election. The would-be chancellors are the incumbent, the ...

Germany's next chancellor needs to form a coalition quickly. Why his party says AfD is not an option

Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany’s next chancellor, but he has a long road ahead of him to form government and hold onto power.

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