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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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All You Need To Know About The Germany Bundestag Election 2025
At the heart of the election is the economy, which has been experiencing a downturn. The ruling coalition, comprising the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, and the Free Democratic Party (FDP), imploded due to disagreements over the budget.
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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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Elon Musk Appears On Video At German Far Right Campaign Event
Elon Musk made a surprise appearance during Germany's AfD (Alternative fuer Deutschland) election campaign event.
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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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"Say No To...": Elon Musk's Message To Germany Before Snap Polls
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has called on the people of Germany to "say no" to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. His statement comes after Germany's ruling Social Democrats (SPD) on Saturday announced Scholz as the party's candidate for federal elections.
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Germany Accuses Elon Musk Of Election Interference Over Far-Right AfD Endorsement
The German government has accused Tesla CEO and entrepreneur Elon Musk of interfering in the country's upcoming election after he endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), according to a report by Euro News.
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German President Dissolves Parliament For February 23 Snap Elections
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday dissolved Germany's lower house of parliament to pave the way for snap elections on Feb. 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition.
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German Chancellor Loses Confidence Vote, Triggering Early Elections
Germany's centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote on Monday after weeks of turmoil, setting Europe's biggest economy on the path to early elections on February 23.
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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.
-
All You Need To Know About The Germany Bundestag Election 2025
At the heart of the election is the economy, which has been experiencing a downturn. The ruling coalition, comprising the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, and the Free Democratic Party (FDP), imploded due to disagreements over the budget.
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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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Elon Musk Appears On Video At German Far Right Campaign Event
Elon Musk made a surprise appearance during Germany's AfD (Alternative fuer Deutschland) election campaign event.
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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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"Say No To...": Elon Musk's Message To Germany Before Snap Polls
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has called on the people of Germany to "say no" to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. His statement comes after Germany's ruling Social Democrats (SPD) on Saturday announced Scholz as the party's candidate for federal elections.
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Germany Accuses Elon Musk Of Election Interference Over Far-Right AfD Endorsement
The German government has accused Tesla CEO and entrepreneur Elon Musk of interfering in the country's upcoming election after he endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), according to a report by Euro News.
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German President Dissolves Parliament For February 23 Snap Elections
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday dissolved Germany's lower house of parliament to pave the way for snap elections on Feb. 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition.
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German Chancellor Loses Confidence Vote, Triggering Early Elections
Germany's centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote on Monday after weeks of turmoil, setting Europe's biggest economy on the path to early elections on February 23.
