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German Conservatives, Centre-Left Agree In Principle To Form Government
Germany's conservative election winner Friedrich Merz came a step closer Saturday towards forming a government which he has pledged will revive Europe's top economy and its armed forces with massive new spending.
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Opinion | Is The German 'Firewall' Crumbling?
For the last several years, it had been a belief in Germany that AfD's emergence was a mere flash in the pan. Recent elections have shown how wrong that assessment was.
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As Germany Moves Right, Migrants Grapple With Uncertainty And Hope
Mohammad Azmouz, a Syrian barber living in Berlin, said casting his first ever vote on Sunday at the age of 57 was an indescribable feeling.
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Who Is Friedrich Merz, Poised to Be Germany's Next Chancellor
Friedrich Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country faces its biggest economic and diplomatic crises in decades and Europe looks urgently for a new generation of leaders.
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"People Tired Of...": Trump Hails Conservative Wave In German Election
The conservative alliance in Germany secured victory in the national election, with Friedrich Merz set to become the next German chancellor, exit polls showed on Sunday.
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"I Bear Responsibility": German Chancellor As Party Heads For Defeat
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lamented a "bitter" defeat after his centre-left Social Democrats slumped to a heavy loss in Sunday's national elections.
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Germany's Far-Right Celebrates "Historic" Gains In National Elections
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) celebrated a record election result Sunday that fuelled its wildest hopes of one-day entering government, a horror scenario for its many foes.
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Germans Votes In High-Stakes Election With Economy, Migration In Focus
Polling stations in Germany opened Sunday for pivotal snap national elections, which are expected to see conservatives regain power and the far-right scoring its best-ever result as Europe's ailing economic powerhouse lurches rightwards.
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Will Olaf Scholz Be Chancellor Again? Or Will The Right Emerge Victorious
Following the election, the party with the most votes will nominate a candidate for chancellor. The candidate must secure an absolute majority in the Bundestag to be sworn in as the country's new leader.
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Germany's Gen Z Leans Right As Nation Votes For New Government This Sunday
As Germany heads to vote this Sunday, Gen Z is increasingly favouring the Right. Till as recently as 2021, many young German voters were seen supporting environmental protection and social justice causes, but that has changed dramatically.
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Germany Election 2025: Top Candidates In Race To Be Next German Chancellor
Germany is set to hold the crucial federal election on Sunday (February 23) to elect its next chancellor.
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Meta, TikTok, X To Join European Union Stress Test For German Election
The European Commission will hold a stress test with large social media platforms next week to see whether they have done enough to counter disinformation in the run-up to next month's German election, an EU spokesperson said on Friday.
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How Elon Musk Is Elevating Trump's Foreign Policy Of Deliberate Disruption
Donald Trumps first term gave the world a taste of deliberately disruptive unwanted involvement in the domestic affairs of other countries.
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French President Macron Accuses Elon Musk Of Meddling In Europe Elections
French President Emmanuel Macron has lambasted Elon Musk for his involvement in European politics, accusing the tech mogul of intervening directly in elections across the continent, including next month's snap federal polls in Germany.
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5 Global Elections To Watch In 2025
The coming 12 months cant promise the bumper crop of elections we saw during 2024, when countries home to about half the worlds population headed to the polls. Still, voters will cast ballots in several important elections throughout the year.
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German Conservatives, Centre-Left Agree In Principle To Form Government
Germany's conservative election winner Friedrich Merz came a step closer Saturday towards forming a government which he has pledged will revive Europe's top economy and its armed forces with massive new spending.
-
Opinion | Is The German 'Firewall' Crumbling?
For the last several years, it had been a belief in Germany that AfD's emergence was a mere flash in the pan. Recent elections have shown how wrong that assessment was.
-
As Germany Moves Right, Migrants Grapple With Uncertainty And Hope
Mohammad Azmouz, a Syrian barber living in Berlin, said casting his first ever vote on Sunday at the age of 57 was an indescribable feeling.
-
Who Is Friedrich Merz, Poised to Be Germany's Next Chancellor
Friedrich Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country faces its biggest economic and diplomatic crises in decades and Europe looks urgently for a new generation of leaders.
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"People Tired Of...": Trump Hails Conservative Wave In German Election
The conservative alliance in Germany secured victory in the national election, with Friedrich Merz set to become the next German chancellor, exit polls showed on Sunday.
-
"I Bear Responsibility": German Chancellor As Party Heads For Defeat
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lamented a "bitter" defeat after his centre-left Social Democrats slumped to a heavy loss in Sunday's national elections.
-
Germany's Far-Right Celebrates "Historic" Gains In National Elections
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) celebrated a record election result Sunday that fuelled its wildest hopes of one-day entering government, a horror scenario for its many foes.
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Germans Votes In High-Stakes Election With Economy, Migration In Focus
Polling stations in Germany opened Sunday for pivotal snap national elections, which are expected to see conservatives regain power and the far-right scoring its best-ever result as Europe's ailing economic powerhouse lurches rightwards.
-
Will Olaf Scholz Be Chancellor Again? Or Will The Right Emerge Victorious
Following the election, the party with the most votes will nominate a candidate for chancellor. The candidate must secure an absolute majority in the Bundestag to be sworn in as the country's new leader.
-
Germany's Gen Z Leans Right As Nation Votes For New Government This Sunday
As Germany heads to vote this Sunday, Gen Z is increasingly favouring the Right. Till as recently as 2021, many young German voters were seen supporting environmental protection and social justice causes, but that has changed dramatically.
-
Germany Election 2025: Top Candidates In Race To Be Next German Chancellor
Germany is set to hold the crucial federal election on Sunday (February 23) to elect its next chancellor.
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Meta, TikTok, X To Join European Union Stress Test For German Election
The European Commission will hold a stress test with large social media platforms next week to see whether they have done enough to counter disinformation in the run-up to next month's German election, an EU spokesperson said on Friday.
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How Elon Musk Is Elevating Trump's Foreign Policy Of Deliberate Disruption
Donald Trumps first term gave the world a taste of deliberately disruptive unwanted involvement in the domestic affairs of other countries.
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French President Macron Accuses Elon Musk Of Meddling In Europe Elections
French President Emmanuel Macron has lambasted Elon Musk for his involvement in European politics, accusing the tech mogul of intervening directly in elections across the continent, including next month's snap federal polls in Germany.
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5 Global Elections To Watch In 2025
The coming 12 months cant promise the bumper crop of elections we saw during 2024, when countries home to about half the worlds population headed to the polls. Still, voters will cast ballots in several important elections throughout the year.
