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German parliament set to elect Merz as chancellor on 6 May

Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats (CDU), the Christian Social Union (CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) last week struck a coalition deal.

Euronews

German parliament expected to meet May 6 to elect Friedrich Merz as the new chancellor

The German parliament plans to meet on May 6 to elect Friedrich Merz as the country’s next leader, if all the parties in his proposed government approve a coalition agreement reached last week

The Independent UK

Germany is finally getting a new government – and it will be plunged straight into crisis mode

With the country enveloped in gloom and facing mayhem from the US and Russia, it’s hard to imagine a more fraught time to take power, says author John Kampfner

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'Germany back on track,' says CDU's Friedrich Merz as new coalition agreed

Germany's chancellor in waiting promises an end to instability and to make the country more competitive.

Euronews

Conservative CDU/CSU and SPD form coalition government in Germany

Two of the country’s biggest parties freeze out rightwing AfD and prepare for impact of Trump’s new tariffs

The Guardian - UK

Europe is crying out for leadership. After years of drift, Germany is finally ready to answer

A historic vote to boost spending on defence and infrastructure shows the country is shedding its excess of caution – and its complacency, says author John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK

Stunned SPD Turns To Supporting Role In New German Government

After a humbling election defeat for Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his Social Democrats (SPD), the party looked to collect itself on Monday in preparation for a potential new role as the junior partner in a conservative-led government.

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Anger In Germany At Musk Attempt To 'Influence' Election

Germany's government said Monday US billionaire tech baron Elon Musk is trying to sway February elections by praising the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), a move strongly rejected by major parties.

International Business Times

Scholz's party dismisses questions about German leader's election candidacy

The leadership of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party has sought to squash questions about his candidacy in next year’s national election after narrowly beating the far right in a regional vote

The Independent UK

Germany's Far-right AfD Sees Mandate After Maiden Regional Win

Germany's far-right AfD was Monday celebrating a landmark win in a regional vote, sending a shot across the bows of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government a year ahead of national elections.

International Business Times

‘One of our own’: how and why Germany has taken to Harry Kane

Bayern players past and present, fans and even hotel staff talk about the striker’s positive impact in Munich

The Guardian - UK

AfD leader ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’, says German Social Democrats head

Lars Klingbeil warns far-right party’s discussions of mass deportation sparked fear for millions across country

The Guardian - UK

Social Democrats reflect on Ukraine war, European security

Leaders of nine Social Democratic parties in Europe have declared unwavering support for Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion

The Independent UK

Signs of strain as France and Germany mark 60 years of friendship

Russia's invasion of Ukraine and a changing world order are straining ties between France and Germany as they prepare to celebrate 60 years since a post-World War II treaty sealed their reconciliation.

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Germany's ties with China could change fundamentally - SPD leader

Germany would be forced to cut ties with China in the way it has with Russia should China attack Taiwan, the leader of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) told the weekly Die Zeit in comments published on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Scholz's party warns against possible far-right win in Italy

Germany’s ruling center-left party is warning that a victory for far-right leader Giorgia Meloni in Italy’s upcoming election would be bad for Italians and European cooperation when many on the continent are feeling the strain of high energy prices

The Independent UK

Germany must become ‘leading power’ on world stage after ‘80 years of restraint’, says Scholz ally

Berlin is pouring billions of euros into rearmament in response to Ukraine war

The Guardian - UK

Germany must ‘normalise’ relationship with military, says SPD co-leader

Lars Klingbeil says country should take leadership role as it relaxes pacifist stance following Ukraine war

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The Independent UK

Scholz's party keeps Ukraine policy despite state vote loss

Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party says it sees no need for changes to the German leader’s often-criticized approach to the war in Ukraine after an election in Germany’s most populous state brought a clear defeat for his center-left Social Democrats

Reuters

Strains in German coalition as junior partners turn on Scholz over Ukraine

Frustration is growing among German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's junior coalition partners over what they say are shortcomings in his leadership on Ukraine, an internal rift that risks undermining Western unity against Russia.

Reuters

Germany must reassess policy towards Russia, China -ruling party chief

Germany should reassess its long-held strategy of seeking to bring about change in authoritarian societies through rapprochement given developments in Russia and China, the co-head of the ruling Social Democrats (SPD) said in an interview.

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