The Latest Breaking News from Friedrich Merz

Elif Eralp: ‘Germany’s Zohran Mamdani’ who vows to be a mayor for all Berliners

Die Linke candidate, a lawyer affected by her experiences as the child of political migrants from Turkey, poised to head Berlin coalition government

The Guardian - UK · 15h ago

After Germany sick leave policy row, UK adviser says ‘you can’t just text, send WhatsApp or email’ boss when sick; wants...

After Germany sick leave policy row, UK adviser Sir Charlie Mayfield has called for enhanced communication between workers and management during sick leave. He wants employees to choose phone calls over written messages, arguing that such dialogue is essential in tackling rising sick leave costs and preventing employee disengagement in…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

The EU’s Canada offer is more mood than reality but it could hint at a future geometry for the bloc

While Brussels and Ottawa desire a deeper partnership born of Trump-era volatility, ​the EU has no legal framework to accommodate it

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

Two more election defeats pile pressure on German chancellor Friedrich Merz

Friedrich Merz’s demeanour was grim as he stepped before the cameras on Sunday evening to address his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party after two more disappointing state election results. Following what the German chancellor had called the CDU’s “worst defeat in many years” in Saxony-Anhalt two weeks ago, Merz described…

The Conversation · Sep 21

Germany's Merz vows to hold ruling coalition together after election gains by far right, hard left

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Monday to keep his ruling coalition of the centre-right CDU and centre-left SPD together for the sake of the country's "democratic future", after both the far right and hard left made big gains in Germany's state elections on Sunday.

France 24 · Sep 21

Chancellor vows to stay on for Germany’s ‘democratic future’ after latest loss to far-right AfD

Merz seeks to shore up support after CDU loses two state elections and is ejected from Mecklenburg parliament

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

Sorbonne Professor Hans Stark: 'Merz is in a very, very fragile situation'

The far right AfD claims it has become Germany’s new “people’s party”. The statement comes after AfD claimed its second regional election win in as many weeks, ramping up pressure on the poorly performing CDU and Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The far-left party also advanced, winning its third regional election thanks…

France 24 · Sep 21

How Europe’s energy shock is fuelling the far right ahead of elections

Far-right parties in Europe are exploiting the fuel crisis, blaming the mainstream for soaring energy bills. With key elections upcoming, governments are recognsing that a prolonged energy crisis could have political costs.

Euronews · Sep 21

Pressure grows on Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz after bruising election defeats

The string of election debacles comes as Merz has struggled to push through promised economic and social welfare reforms with his coalition partners in the SPD.

Euronews · Sep 21

Latest German election humiliation puts Merz on borrowed time as CDU unrest grows

Chancellor acknowledges disastrous state election results but vow to push on is likely to further alienate voters, and his own party

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21