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Macron and Merz too weak to seal EU budget deal
France and Germany hold the keys to breaking the EU budget deadlock, but domestic political pressure leaves both leaders reluctant to compromise.
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Merz defends Ukraine aid as Germany eyes EU trade fight
German chancellor Friedrich Merz tells parliament that no money for Ukraine diverts from domestic spending, and warns of Russian escalation as the EU prepares to tackle unfair trade practices.
the Guardian · 1m
Merz pushes pension reform at speed with new labour minister
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pressuring his new Labour Minister Alexander Schweitzer to fast-track pension reform, but the SPD coalition partner is resisting.
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Merz: Trump Russia diesel deal 'out of question' for Europe
Merz calls Trump's Russia diesel deal 'out of question' for Europe.
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Germany rejects EU budget cuts as insufficient
The German-led frugal camp says Ireland's proposed 159 billion euro reduction does not go far enough to make the EU's next budget affordable.
POLITICO · 1m
Berlin's left turn threatens Merz and federal stability
SPD and Greens in Berlin are in talks with the Left Party, raising concerns about Elif Eralp as mayor and antisemitism disputes within the coalition.
POLITICO · 1m
Britain opens door to Germany in fighter jet program
Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals the U.K. is willing to let Germany join the sixth-generation GCAP jet fighter project led by Britain, Italy and Japan.
POLITICO · 1m
Burnham's tariff gamble with China and the EU
Andy Burnham faces pressure to raise Chinese EV tariffs to 45 percent to rejoin the EU, but risks deterring investment and sales in Britain.
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UK and Germany launch security pact against Russian threats
Andy Burnham and Friedrich Merz confirm a joint partnership to counter sabotage, cyber attacks and hybrid threats from Russia.
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UK welcome to rejoin EU anytime, French minister says
As Andy Burnham visits Berlin, France signals openness to British return while the PM explores deeper ties with Germany on security and defence.
The Independent · 2m
Germany's Merz vows to stay course despite election defeats
Chancellor Merz pledges to remain in office after historic CDU losses in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania elections.
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Germany risks violent conflict with Russia, spy chief warns
Germany's foreign intelligence chief warns of escalating Russian threats as the Kremlin intensifies its shadow war on Berlin.
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48% of Germans believe Merkel more capable than Merz
48% of Germans say former Chancellor Angela Merkel is better suited to handle Germany's challenges than current Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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Germany braces for Russian shadow war
As hybrid attacks escalate, Berlin weighs defences while the government faces political collapse.
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German Voters Head to Polls in Key State Elections
Far-right parties eye gains as German voters head to polls in critical state elections.
Malay Mail · 1m
Merz's grip on power weakens as far-right surges
Germany's chancellor cancels UN trip as the AfD's election victory threatens his leadership and exposes deep party divisions.
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Merz pledges support in surprise Kyiv visit
Germany's chancellor arrives in Ukraine under Russian fire to announce military and financial aid as winter threatens.
POLITICO · 2m
Germany's Unity Day: Merkel vs Merz Survey
48% of Germans believe former Chancellor Merkel better equipped than Merz for Germany's challenges.
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Germany's chancellor on borrowed time after election shock
Friedrich Merz's coalition government reels from regional election losses as Germany grapples with economic anxiety and the rise of the far-right AfD.
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German election humiliation puts Merz on borrowed time
Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces CDU collapse after disastrous state election results.
the Guardian · 1m
Merz vows to stay as German CDU reels from far-right losses
Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will keep his coalition together after his conservative party suffered defeats in two state elections to the far-right AfD.
the Guardian · 2m
Merz grateful as SPD backs coalition after CDU losses
German chancellor Friedrich Merz says he is grateful the centre-left Social Democrats want to remain in coalition with his conservatives after heavy state election losses for his CDU party.
the Guardian · 1m
Russia tests NATO with hybrid warfare in Europe
Russia is escalating sabotage operations across Europe and deliberately probing NATO's red lines, raising the stakes for Western support for Ukraine.
POLITICO · 1m
German students strike against military service
School strikes spread across Germany as young people protest the possible return of compulsory military service.
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Merz vows to fight on after CDU collapse in German elections
Germany's chancellor Friedrich Merz refuses to resign despite his party's worst-ever state result and surging far-right gains.
the Guardian · 2m
Merz's grip on power weakens as far right surges
German chancellor Friedrich Merz faces his political future on Sunday as voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania deliver a verdict on his troubled first 16 months.
the Guardian · 2m
German election rout threatens growth reforms
Far-right and left-wing parties surge in state elections, leaving Chancellor Merz's pro-growth agenda in peril.
CNBC · 1m
Germany's chancellor holds firm after state election losses
Friedrich Merz faces pressure as far-right gains ground in regional votes.
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Merz vows to push reforms despite historic CDU defeat
Germany's chancellor faces his worst election results since World War II but refuses to back down from unpopular economic changes.
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Merz's crisis shakes Germany's political stability
Germany's chancellor faces his lowest approval ratings ever as far-right and left-wing parties surge, threatening European unity.
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Merz vows to hold Germany's coalition together
Germany's chancellor faces mounting pressure after his party's worst-ever state election results, but refuses to step down.
BBC News · 1m
Merz vows to stay on after German election disaster
Chancellor Friedrich Merz refuses to step down despite his party's worst-ever results in two state elections.
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German elections test Merz's grip on power
Local votes in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern could force out the chancellor after just 16 months.
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Germany Is Officially Adrift
Chancellor Merz's power is collapsing at home, threatening Germany's role as Europe's anchor.
Foreign Policy · 3m
German far-right surges in state election disaster for Merz
The AfD wins its second state election this year as Chancellor Merz's approval plummets and mainstream parties refuse to work with the far right.
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Eight state leaders back Merz as chancellor faces pressure
German state premiers rally behind Friedrich Merz after far-right AfD surge raises questions about his leadership.
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Merz Clashes With AfD Leader Following Far-Right Election Win
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz directly challenged the AfD in parliament after the far-right party secured a massive victory in Saxony-Anhalt.
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