Merkel's former nemisis aims to become Germany's chancellor DW 11/24/2024
Friedrich Merz aims to unseat Chancellor Olaf Scholz as CDU's candidate in the upcoming election, signaling a significant shift in German politics.
German conservative Friedrich Merz to run for chancellor DW 09/17/2024
Friedrich Merz is the CDU's candidate for chancellor, aiming to revive Germany's economy and manage migration ahead of the 2025 election.
Will German conservative Merz demolish far-right 'firewall'? DW 01/24/2025
Friedrich Merz plans to implement stricter migration policies and may risk collaboration with the far-right AfD, raising concerns about traditional party alliances.
Germany: opposition leader Merz rules out AfD cooperation DW 09/06/2024
The CDU will not ally with the AfD, asserting it compromises their values.
German CDU leader Friedrich Merz vows to toughen migration policy
Friedrich Merz is intensifying his anti-migration stance ahead of Germany's upcoming federal elections.
Germany's coalition collapse: Merz's CDU ready to take power DW 11/08/2024
The CDU is preparing for elections with a new manifesto that signifies a shift towards more conservative policies under the leadership of Friedrich Merz.
Merkel's former nemisis aims to become Germany's chancellor DW 11/24/2024
Friedrich Merz aims to unseat Chancellor Olaf Scholz as CDU's candidate in the upcoming election, signaling a significant shift in German politics.
German conservative Friedrich Merz to run for chancellor DW 09/17/2024
Friedrich Merz is the CDU's candidate for chancellor, aiming to revive Germany's economy and manage migration ahead of the 2025 election.
Will German conservative Merz demolish far-right 'firewall'? DW 01/24/2025
Friedrich Merz plans to implement stricter migration policies and may risk collaboration with the far-right AfD, raising concerns about traditional party alliances.
Germany: opposition leader Merz rules out AfD cooperation DW 09/06/2024
The CDU will not ally with the AfD, asserting it compromises their values.
German CDU leader Friedrich Merz vows to toughen migration policy
Friedrich Merz is intensifying his anti-migration stance ahead of Germany's upcoming federal elections.
Germany's coalition collapse: Merz's CDU ready to take power DW 11/08/2024
The CDU is preparing for elections with a new manifesto that signifies a shift towards more conservative policies under the leadership of Friedrich Merz.
ANALYSIS: Why is dual citizenship still so controversial in Germany?
Friedrich Merz has shifted focus towards immigration issues in the CDU's election strategy, indicating a potential change in Germany's citizenship policies.
Inside Germany: Gearing up for explosive state elections and the German 'Switzerlands'
The election in eastern Germany is seeing a competitive race between CDU and AfD, reflecting a shift towards far-right politics.
In Thuringia, polls suggest the AfD may become the leading party, marking a significant political shift.
Germany: Major hack targets center-right CDU party DW 06/01/2024
Germany's CDU targeted by a serious cyber attack right before the European Parliament elections.
Will Germany's dual citizenship law remain after new elections?
Germany's proposed citizenship law allows dual nationality, but its future depends on coalition dynamics amid CDU's potential leadership.
Coalition governance in Germany complicates efforts to repeal new citizenship policies.
CDU and CSU prioritize Ukraine and defense. Voters don't DW 01/12/2025
Germany's CDU-CSU manifesto emphasizes security guarantees for Ukraine as essential for EU stability.
Skepticism around further weapons deliveries to Ukraine prevails among German voters, especially in the east and Bavaria.
How the conservatives want to gut Germany's dual citizenship reform
The CDU opposes recent citizenship reforms, advocating for stricter naturalization and rejecting dual nationality.
ANALYSIS: Why is dual citizenship still so controversial in Germany?
Friedrich Merz has shifted focus towards immigration issues in the CDU's election strategy, indicating a potential change in Germany's citizenship policies.
Inside Germany: Gearing up for explosive state elections and the German 'Switzerlands'
The election in eastern Germany is seeing a competitive race between CDU and AfD, reflecting a shift towards far-right politics.
In Thuringia, polls suggest the AfD may become the leading party, marking a significant political shift.
Germany: Major hack targets center-right CDU party DW 06/01/2024
Germany's CDU targeted by a serious cyber attack right before the European Parliament elections.
Will Germany's dual citizenship law remain after new elections?
Germany's proposed citizenship law allows dual nationality, but its future depends on coalition dynamics amid CDU's potential leadership.
Coalition governance in Germany complicates efforts to repeal new citizenship policies.
CDU and CSU prioritize Ukraine and defense. Voters don't DW 01/12/2025
Germany's CDU-CSU manifesto emphasizes security guarantees for Ukraine as essential for EU stability.
Skepticism around further weapons deliveries to Ukraine prevails among German voters, especially in the east and Bavaria.
How the conservatives want to gut Germany's dual citizenship reform
The CDU opposes recent citizenship reforms, advocating for stricter naturalization and rejecting dual nationality.
Germany: Thuringia lawmakers pick CDU speaker, rejecting AfD DW 09/28/2024
The Thuringia parliament's election of a CDU speaker reflects a strong consensus against the far-right AfD despite their electoral success.
AfD loses run-off in first vote since mass-deportation story DW 01/28/2024
The far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), lost a district vote in Thuringia despite their candidate initially having a significant lead.
AfD has faced protests and outrage following a report that exposed their plans for mass deportation of foreigners and unassimilated German citizens if they were to come to power.
Germany: State CDU, AfD leaders clash in Thuringia TV duel DW 04/12/2024
Conservative CDU and far-right AfD clash in Thuringia state elections over migration and Europe.
Germany: Thuringia lawmakers pick CDU speaker, rejecting AfD DW 09/28/2024
The Thuringia parliament's election of a CDU speaker reflects a strong consensus against the far-right AfD despite their electoral success.
AfD loses run-off in first vote since mass-deportation story DW 01/28/2024
The far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), lost a district vote in Thuringia despite their candidate initially having a significant lead.
AfD has faced protests and outrage following a report that exposed their plans for mass deportation of foreigners and unassimilated German citizens if they were to come to power.
Germany: State CDU, AfD leaders clash in Thuringia TV duel DW 04/12/2024
Conservative CDU and far-right AfD clash in Thuringia state elections over migration and Europe.