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Bundestag prepares to vote on historic borrowing package in key test for Merz

Likely next chancellor needs two-thirds majority to back €500bn infrastructure fund and relaxation of debt rules

The Guardian - UK

Germany's CDU and SPD reach historic debt deal to jumpstart defence spending

The agreement reached with the Greens would allow Germany to spend up to €1 trillion on defence and infrastructure over the next decade.

Euronews

Migrant centre in Germany feels the heat from rising far right

Germany is home to the largest number of asylum seekers among the EU member states. But a growing political shift to the right has put increasing pressure on these new arrivals – and those who provide services for them.

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Germany's Asylum Seekers Anxious Over Merz's Immigration Plans

As Germany's Friedrich Merz gets closer to becoming chancellor, many asylum seekers live in fear of what his promised crackdown on irregular immigration will mean for them.

International Business Times

American severance may be averted, but Europe’s leaders must fear the worst

Head-spinning speed of events leaves EU adapting at pace while trying to infer Trump’s possible geo-strategic aims

The Guardian - UK

'Germany is back': Country agrees bumper $1.3 trillion spending package to revive economy

Germany's coalition agreed a landmark deal to exempt defense spending from its harsh debt brakes, in addition to unveiling a $535 billion infrastructure pledge.

Fortune

The AfD are circling like vultures. But in Berlin, I found a new, young left rising against them

On election night, as the far right rose nationwide, Die Linke made crucial gains in the capital. But its supporters see the hard road ahead, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

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Can Friedrich Merz really save Europe?

Well, of course not. But Germany's accidental chancellor has a crucial role to play in history, like it or not

Salon

Mirroring the far right on immigration backfired for Germany’s political centre

Even the Greens hardened their rhetoric and lost votes as a result. The message is clear: the new government must offer hope, not hatred, says political consultant Johannes Hillje

The Guardian - UK

It’s the liberal German dilemma: Merz is anathema, but he might stand up to Trump

Amid the gloom, the truth is dawning: the country faces hard political choices, and needs a more muscular approach to defence, says journalist and author John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK

Merz’s all-male team photo revives question of gender equality in Germany

Image posted on social media rekindles idea that prospective new chancellor has a Frauenproblem

The Guardian - UK

Friedrich Merz was the most pro-US politician in Germany – his shift could be historic for Europe

The lifelong Atlanticist was frank after his election victory: Nato is on the brink, and Germany must reassess its core beliefs on defence, says Jörg Lau, international correspondent for Die Zeit

The Guardian - UK

Far-right AfD and socialist left win over young Germans, election reveals

Young Germans flocked to opposite ends of the political spectrum in the federal election, rejecting the centre.

Al Jazeera

Germany’s Merz lashes out at Trump’s US while trying to form coalition

Triumphant CDU leader hits out at Washington and calls for stronger European security amid attempts to build government.

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The Independent UK

Germany’s Merz welcomes Starmer’s interest in closer post-Brexit EU relations

Friedrich Merz questioned the reliability of the United States as an ally, calling for better European integration

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Germany’s election result: Merz’s task is formidable

Editorial: The victorious CDU leader is likely to be more proactive on the European stage. He will also need to forge broad alliances at home to see off the far right

The Guardian - UK

A country divided: Five key takeaways from the German election

A detailed look at the results reveals a divided nation increasingly drifting to fringes as dissatisfaction with mainstream parties mounts

The Independent UK

Fears after rise of far right in eastern Germany leaves multicultural Berlin surrounded

Germans on either side of the voting spectrum in the capital tell Tom Watling they voted out of fear

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The Guardian - UK

Merz strikes urgent tone in calling for more European independence from US

Stance of German alliance’s leader could herald closer ties with France but ‘debt brake’ poses obstacle to spending

The Conversation

German election: the results explained as Friedrich Merz comes out swinging for Europe

Friedrich Merz, the presumptive chancellor of Germany, has confirmed he will seek a coalition with the social democratic SPD after the Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) won the February 23 election, topping the poll with 28.5%. Although the SPD has gone from winning the last election to a record low result of…

International Business Times

Stunned SPD Turns To Supporting Role In New German Government

After a humbling election defeat for Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his Social Democrats (SPD), the party looked to collect itself on Monday in preparation for a potential new role as the junior partner in a conservative-led government.

The Guardian - UK

Germany election: Merz says it’s ‘five to midnight’ for Europe

Leader of victorious conservative alliance says continent must build defence capability as US moves towards ‘America alone’ motto

Fortune

Trump claims German election results vindicate his agenda. The winners disagree

Germany's likely next chancellor warned Europe can no longer rely on its American allies: "I never thought I would end up one day having to say that."

Al Jazeera

Charting the rise of Germany’s far-right AfD party

The AfD doubles its vote share to 20.8 percent in weekend elections and becomes Germany’s second-largest party.

The Independent UK

Friedrich Merz: Who is Germany’s election winner and how will he fare against AfD leader Alice Weidel?

Friedrich Merz has taken aim at the US and says Europe must stand up for itself

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