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Friedrich Merz, Germany and chancellor

Likely next German chancellor Merz questions NATO's future in 'current form'

Germany's likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned on Sunday whether NATO would remain in its "current form" by June in light of comments by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, and said Europe must quickly establish an independent defence capability.

The Latest: Opposition leader Merz's headed to form Germany's next government

Germany's mainstream conservatives have won the country's national election, while a far-right party surged to become the country's second-largest party.

The New York Times · 12h

Friedrich Merz, a Conservative, Is Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor

The Christian Democrat, who appeared to have a path to a stable governing coalition, hopes to lead Europe’s response to President Trump’s reshuffling of alliances.

Germany’s Merz calls for ‘independence’ from US

The Washington Post · 1h

Who is Friedrich Merz, the German election winner warning Europe about Trump?

Merz expressed concern over changing relations with Washington under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for gradual independence from the U.S.

Germany’s Merz calls for ‘independence’ from US after election win

The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.

Hosted on MSN · 3h

Conservative Friedrich Merz Wins German Election

The Christian Democratic Union’s victory comes despite a strong showing by the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD.

9hon MSN

Who is Friedrich Merz? Meet the conservative leader taking the reins of the German chancellery

Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country faces ...

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German election results 2025 – live: Trump hails ‘great day for Germany’ as Merz’s Conservatives claim victory

AfD set for strongest result ever while incumbent chancellor’s SPD on track for worst-ever outcome in fourth snap election in ...

5hon MSN

Conservative opposition wins German election and the far right is 2nd with strongest postwar result

Projections show German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives have won a lackluster victory in Sunday's national ...

Trump Hails German Election Result as ‘Great Day For Germany’ as Merz’s CDU Secures Lead

US President Donald Trump has hailed Sunday as a “great day for Germany” after an election in which conservative opposition ...

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