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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.

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.

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.

CDU plans to move Germany to the right on immigration, manifesto says

CDU's manifesto highlights a shift to the right on migration and a focus on security, defense, and tax cuts ahead of the 2025 snap elections.

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.

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.

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.

CDU plans to move Germany to the right on immigration, manifesto says

CDU's manifesto highlights a shift to the right on migration and a focus on security, defense, and tax cuts ahead of the 2025 snap elections.
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Political wrangling starts after German coalition collapse DW 11/07/2024

Chancellor Scholz is delaying a confidence vote while trying to maintain a minority government after the coalition collapse.

Germany pauses asylum applications for Syrians after al-Assad's fall

Germany halts asylum processing for Syrians amidst political uncertainty in Syria, affecting thousands of applications.

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.

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.

Germany: Scholz urges cooperation ahead of snap elections DW 11/13/2024

The German chancellor highlights the need for societal harmony amidst political turmoil following the collapse of his coalition government.

Who could lead Germany's conservatives back to power? DW 09/16/2024

The CDU/CSU alliance, led by Merz and Soder, is positioning itself for potential leadership of the German government after upcoming elections.

Political wrangling starts after German coalition collapse DW 11/07/2024

Chancellor Scholz is delaying a confidence vote while trying to maintain a minority government after the coalition collapse.

Germany pauses asylum applications for Syrians after al-Assad's fall

Germany halts asylum processing for Syrians amidst political uncertainty in Syria, affecting thousands of applications.

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.

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.

Germany: Scholz urges cooperation ahead of snap elections DW 11/13/2024

The German chancellor highlights the need for societal harmony amidst political turmoil following the collapse of his coalition government.

Who could lead Germany's conservatives back to power? DW 09/16/2024

The CDU/CSU alliance, led by Merz and Soder, is positioning itself for potential leadership of the German government after upcoming elections.
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#friedrich-merz

Friedrich Merz: Conservative party head bids for chancellor DW 09/17/2024

Friedrich Merz is set to be the CDU/CSU candidate for chancellor in the 2025 elections, focusing on migration and economic issues.

What would a CDU election win mean for Germany?

The CDU, led by Friedrich Merz, is poised to become the ruling party in Germany amid upcoming early elections.

Germany: In Thuringia, Merz repeats CDU won't ally with AfD DW 08/21/2024

Friedrich Merz reaffirms CDU's commitment to not ally with AfD ahead of crucial state elections in Thuringia.

Friedrich Merz: Conservative party head bids for chancellor DW 09/17/2024

Friedrich Merz is set to be the CDU/CSU candidate for chancellor in the 2025 elections, focusing on migration and economic issues.

What would a CDU election win mean for Germany?

The CDU, led by Friedrich Merz, is poised to become the ruling party in Germany amid upcoming early elections.

Germany: In Thuringia, Merz repeats CDU won't ally with AfD DW 08/21/2024

Friedrich Merz reaffirms CDU's commitment to not ally with AfD ahead of crucial state elections in Thuringia.
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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.
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What if only women voted in Germany? DW 03/05/2024

German women have had the right to vote since 1918, with voter turnout similar to men's.
CDU lost popularity among female voters after Angela Merkel's era ended.

Ursula von der Leyen to seek second term as head of European Commission

Ursula von der Leyen seeks second term as EC president at CDU meeting.
Candidates like Kaja Kallas may challenge for EC presidency, requiring EPP backing.

EXPLAINED: Could the far-right AfD ever take power in Germany?

Over half of Germans now say they'd vote for conservative parties, including the CDU, AfD, or FDP.
Major German parties have a policy of not working with the AfD to form governments, known as the cordon sanitaire or Brandmauer.

What the shock defection of a Greens MP to the CDU tells us about German politics

A Greens MP defected to the centre-right CDU in a surprising move after 28 years, causing shock among left-leaning party members.

Wie Merz und Scholz um den Osten kampfen

The Chancellor and the CDU chief address current issues in separate interviews, showcasing the challenges faced by both major political parties.
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