German election: EU leaders congratulate CDU, Friedrich Merz DW 02/24/2025European leaders express strong support for CDU's Friedrich Merz, highlighting the need for strong German leadership in Europe.
German election: Winning candidates angry over lost seats DW 02/28/2025The recent electoral reform in Germany led to controversy after successful candidates were barred from parliament.Volker Ulrich expressed outrage over electoral reform that excluded him despite winning his district.
Trump, Merz and the future of the US-German friendship DW 02/27/2025Friedrich Merz is poised to become Germany's next chancellor, aiming for European unity and independence from the US.
Can Germany's next leader tackle economic woes and far-right gains?The snap election shows a significant political shift in Germany, with rising support for the CDU and the far-right AfD.
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on TuesdayGermany's federal election concluded with CDU/CSU winning, while FDP fell below representation threshold, shifting power dynamics.
German election: Projections say CDU/CSU leads with 29% DW 02/23/2025Germany's conservative bloc leads the election results with 29%, followed by AfD at 19.5%, impacting future coalition formations.
German election: EU leaders congratulate CDU, Friedrich Merz DW 02/24/2025European leaders express strong support for CDU's Friedrich Merz, highlighting the need for strong German leadership in Europe.
German election: Winning candidates angry over lost seats DW 02/28/2025The recent electoral reform in Germany led to controversy after successful candidates were barred from parliament.Volker Ulrich expressed outrage over electoral reform that excluded him despite winning his district.
Trump, Merz and the future of the US-German friendship DW 02/27/2025Friedrich Merz is poised to become Germany's next chancellor, aiming for European unity and independence from the US.
Can Germany's next leader tackle economic woes and far-right gains?The snap election shows a significant political shift in Germany, with rising support for the CDU and the far-right AfD.
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on TuesdayGermany's federal election concluded with CDU/CSU winning, while FDP fell below representation threshold, shifting power dynamics.
German election: Projections say CDU/CSU leads with 29% DW 02/23/2025Germany's conservative bloc leads the election results with 29%, followed by AfD at 19.5%, impacting future coalition formations.
Everything that changes in Germany in March 2024Friedrich Merz aims for quick coalition government formation post-election while facing potential challenges.
Germany: Government talks hit snags DW 03/25/2025CDU/CSU must negotiate with SPD for a majority to elect Friedrich Merz as chancellor after the February elections.
German government building meets obstacles DW 03/25/2025The CDU/CSU alliance needs SPD support to form a government despite SPD's recent electoral defeat.
Everything that changes in Germany in March 2024Friedrich Merz aims for quick coalition government formation post-election while facing potential challenges.
Germany: Government talks hit snags DW 03/25/2025CDU/CSU must negotiate with SPD for a majority to elect Friedrich Merz as chancellor after the February elections.
German government building meets obstacles DW 03/25/2025The CDU/CSU alliance needs SPD support to form a government despite SPD's recent electoral defeat.
German election: Merz meets Scholz to discuss transition DW 02/25/2025Friedrich Merz seeks a coalition with the SPD to navigate Germany's political landscape post-election.
How Germany's leadership change could shape EU immigration DW 02/19/2025Friedrich Merz's push for tighter border controls threatens established asylum norms in Germany and the EU.
How the German election may shape migration in the entire EU DW 02/19/2025Friedrich Merz proposes strict border controls and asylum denials, indicating a significant policy shift for Germany that may affect broader EU dynamics.
German election: Merz's CDU/CSU strives to build coalition DW 02/24/2025CDU/CSU won most votes but require coalition to form a government.
German election: Merz to 'intensify' SPD coalition talks DW 02/25/2025Merz aims to finalize a coalition with the SPD quickly to address urgent national issues.
The rise of the far right, global trade and Ukraine's future: why the German election matters visual explainerGermany's next coalition government hinges on election outcomes, particularly regarding CDU's relationship with AfD and potential coalition partners.
German election: Merz meets Scholz to discuss transition DW 02/25/2025Friedrich Merz seeks a coalition with the SPD to navigate Germany's political landscape post-election.
How Germany's leadership change could shape EU immigration DW 02/19/2025Friedrich Merz's push for tighter border controls threatens established asylum norms in Germany and the EU.
How the German election may shape migration in the entire EU DW 02/19/2025Friedrich Merz proposes strict border controls and asylum denials, indicating a significant policy shift for Germany that may affect broader EU dynamics.
German election: Merz's CDU/CSU strives to build coalition DW 02/24/2025CDU/CSU won most votes but require coalition to form a government.
German election: Merz to 'intensify' SPD coalition talks DW 02/25/2025Merz aims to finalize a coalition with the SPD quickly to address urgent national issues.
The rise of the far right, global trade and Ukraine's future: why the German election matters visual explainerGermany's next coalition government hinges on election outcomes, particularly regarding CDU's relationship with AfD and potential coalition partners.
East Germany's first freely elected parliament DW 03/14/2025CDU's electoral victory in East Germany led to significant political changes aimed at reunification with West Germany.
A look back: East Germany's first freely elected parliament DW 03/17/2025The CDU's victory in East Germany signaled a shift toward reunification with West Germany.Sabine Bergmann-Pohl became a pivotal figure after the March 1990 election.
East Germany's first freely elected parliament DW 03/14/2025CDU's electoral victory in East Germany led to significant political changes aimed at reunification with West Germany.
A look back: East Germany's first freely elected parliament DW 03/17/2025The CDU's victory in East Germany signaled a shift toward reunification with West Germany.Sabine Bergmann-Pohl became a pivotal figure after the March 1990 election.
Conservatives set to win German election as far-right AfD surges, exit polls showThe conservative parties are leading the German election with significant support, while the far-right AfD has made historic gains.
Germany's future: What's next after vote for change? DW 02/24/2025CDU/CSU won the most votes in the 2025 federal election but fell short of a governing majority and ruled out coalition with AfD.
Election analysis: Germany votes for change DW 02/24/2025The CDU/CSU won the most votes but requires coalition partners to govern after the 2025 federal election.
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on ThursdayCoalition talks between CDU, CSU, and SPD begin in Berlin, focusing on key policy reforms and a commitment to past citizenship regulations.
The 2025 German election in charts DW 02/18/2025The CDU and CSU lead in election polls, while the AfD gains popularity ahead of Germany's next election.
Friedrich Merz: Conservative party head bids for chancellor DW 09/17/2024Friedrich Merz is set to be the CDU/CSU candidate for chancellor in the 2025 elections, focusing on migration and economic issues.
Conservatives set to win German election as far-right AfD surges, exit polls showThe conservative parties are leading the German election with significant support, while the far-right AfD has made historic gains.
Germany's future: What's next after vote for change? DW 02/24/2025CDU/CSU won the most votes in the 2025 federal election but fell short of a governing majority and ruled out coalition with AfD.
Election analysis: Germany votes for change DW 02/24/2025The CDU/CSU won the most votes but requires coalition partners to govern after the 2025 federal election.
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on ThursdayCoalition talks between CDU, CSU, and SPD begin in Berlin, focusing on key policy reforms and a commitment to past citizenship regulations.
The 2025 German election in charts DW 02/18/2025The CDU and CSU lead in election polls, while the AfD gains popularity ahead of Germany's next election.
Friedrich Merz: Conservative party head bids for chancellor DW 09/17/2024Friedrich Merz is set to be the CDU/CSU candidate for chancellor in the 2025 elections, focusing on migration and economic issues.
Germany's CDU ahead in election exit poll, strong support for far rightFriedrich Merz's CDU is projected to lead Germany, marking a political shift after the fall of the three-party coalition.The CDU is anticipated to win 28.5% of votes in the election against SPD's 16%.Merz aims to adopt stricter immigration policies and reform economic strategies, distancing himself from Angela Merkel's approach.
What kind of coalition government should Germany expect after election?The conservatives, led by Friedrich Merz, won Germany's snap elections, positioning him to likely become the next chancellor.
World reacts to Merz' German election win amid warnings on far-right surgeFriedrich Merz's victory in German elections prompts global reactions, highlighting support for him and concern over the AfD's significant electoral gains.
Inside Germany: Poll surprises, election TikTok and the benefits of immigrationGermans will vote in snap parliamentary elections on February 23rd after political instability, with uncertain outcomes predicted.
The arrogance of Trump and Vance against Zelensky was 'obviously a manufactured escalation' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comFriedrich Merz criticizes US leaders for escalating tensions with Ukraine, calling it a manufactured response and a wake-up call for European security.
Germany's Merz lashes out at Trump's US while trying to form coalitionCDU leader Friedrich Merz criticizes the US's approach to Europe and calls for stronger European security and independence from American influence.
Germany's CDU ahead in election exit poll, strong support for far rightFriedrich Merz's CDU is projected to lead Germany, marking a political shift after the fall of the three-party coalition.The CDU is anticipated to win 28.5% of votes in the election against SPD's 16%.Merz aims to adopt stricter immigration policies and reform economic strategies, distancing himself from Angela Merkel's approach.
What kind of coalition government should Germany expect after election?The conservatives, led by Friedrich Merz, won Germany's snap elections, positioning him to likely become the next chancellor.
World reacts to Merz' German election win amid warnings on far-right surgeFriedrich Merz's victory in German elections prompts global reactions, highlighting support for him and concern over the AfD's significant electoral gains.
Inside Germany: Poll surprises, election TikTok and the benefits of immigrationGermans will vote in snap parliamentary elections on February 23rd after political instability, with uncertain outcomes predicted.
The arrogance of Trump and Vance against Zelensky was 'obviously a manufactured escalation' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comFriedrich Merz criticizes US leaders for escalating tensions with Ukraine, calling it a manufactured response and a wake-up call for European security.
Germany's Merz lashes out at Trump's US while trying to form coalitionCDU leader Friedrich Merz criticizes the US's approach to Europe and calls for stronger European security and independence from American influence.
Germany: Conservatives scrutinize state support for NGOs DW 03/02/2025Hundreds of thousands protested CDU's stricter migration policies, asserting that ties with far-right AfD violated political neutrality.
German election: Friedrich Merz urges 'independence' from US DW 02/23/2025Germany's conservative bloc leads the polls with 29%, indicating a shift in political power dynamics against the far-right AfD.
Germany: Thuringia lawmakers pick CDU speaker, rejecting AfD DW 09/28/2024The Thuringia parliament's election of a CDU speaker reflects a strong consensus against the far-right AfD despite their electoral success.
Germany: Conservatives scrutinize state support for NGOs DW 03/02/2025Hundreds of thousands protested CDU's stricter migration policies, asserting that ties with far-right AfD violated political neutrality.
German election: Friedrich Merz urges 'independence' from US DW 02/23/2025Germany's conservative bloc leads the polls with 29%, indicating a shift in political power dynamics against the far-right AfD.
Germany: Thuringia lawmakers pick CDU speaker, rejecting AfD DW 09/28/2024The Thuringia parliament's election of a CDU speaker reflects a strong consensus against the far-right AfD despite their electoral success.
German election: Parties prepare for coalition talks DW 02/25/2025CDU secured the most votes in the election, followed by AfD, raising questions about coalition possibilities.
Conservatives look set to win German election with Musk-backed AfD in secondGermany's CDU is set to win federal elections amid a shift towards stricter immigration policies and economic reforms.A coalition will likely be necessary for the CDU to govern after the elections.
German election: Polls open in pivotal vote DW 02/23/2025Germany votes in snap elections after Chancellor Olaf Scholz' coalition collapse, with immigration and economy as key voter issues.
German election: Parties prepare for coalition talks DW 02/25/2025CDU secured the most votes in the election, followed by AfD, raising questions about coalition possibilities.
Conservatives look set to win German election with Musk-backed AfD in secondGermany's CDU is set to win federal elections amid a shift towards stricter immigration policies and economic reforms.A coalition will likely be necessary for the CDU to govern after the elections.
German election: Polls open in pivotal vote DW 02/23/2025Germany votes in snap elections after Chancellor Olaf Scholz' coalition collapse, with immigration and economy as key voter issues.
German election: Conservative CDU/CSU leads polls DW 02/14/2025Olaf Scholz and the SPD face significant challenges in the upcoming election due to diminished voter support and strong opposition, notably from the CDU.