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Friedrich Merz suffers shock defeat in German parliament vote to be named chancellor — by six votes

Mr Merz needed a majority of 316 out of 630 votes in a secret ballot – but received only 310 votes

The Independent UK

Germany’s Merz confirmed as chancellor in second vote following first round humiliation – as it happened

CDU/CSU leader had expected an easy victory in ballot to succeed the outgoing Olaf Scholz

The Guardian - UK

Behind Germany’s lack of optimism about Merz | Radio Schuman

Friedrich Merz is to be put up for election as Germany's Chancellor today. He has vowed to be the most pro-European chancellor in recent history. But do Germans care?

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German lawmakers to vote on whether to approve Merz as chancellor

Merz must secure 316 votes in the 630-seat strong lower chamber of German parliament in order to become chancellor.

Euronews

Germany's Merz To Launch New Govt In Times Of Trump Turbulence

Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz is set to be sworn in as chancellor on Tuesday with a mission to revive the ailing economy and boost the diplomatic standing of the EU's most populous country.

International Business Times

Scholz to hand over power in Germany to sound of feminist anthem Respect

Song made famous by Aretha Franklin is on military band’s set list for handover of chancellery to Friedrich Merz

The Guardian - UK

German Coalition Deal Signed On Eve Of Merz Govt Launch

The conservatives of Germany's designated chancellor Friedrich Merz and the centre-left Social Democrats formally signed their coalition contract on Monday, on the eve of launching their new government.

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Germany set for new government as mainstream parties sign coalition deal

New government must revive economy as Ukraine war and Trump complicate European security and trade.

Al Jazeera

Brussels, my love? The EPP congress overshadowed by power outage and protests

In this week's edition of Brussels, my love?, panelists debate the power of the European People's Party inside the European Union.

Euronews

Germany's AfD Dealt Blow With Right-wing Extremist Label

Germany's domestic intelligence service on Friday designated the far-right AfD party as an extremist group, handing authorities greater powers to monitor it and fuelling calls for it to be banned.

International Business Times

AfD ‘extremist’ label sets up political high-wire act for Friedrich Merz

Incoming chancellor must now decide whether to ban flourishing far-right party amid widespread discontent

The Guardian - UK

German spy agency labels AfD as ‘confirmed rightwing extremist’ force

Upgrade from ‘suspected’ threat will mean greater surveillance of party that came second in last election

The Guardian - UK

The EU’s biggest political party met in Valencia – what we learned

As the European People's Party met in Valencia at a gathering overshadowed by a power cuts across Spain and Portugal this week, here are some of the key takeaways.

Euronews

Germany's new government vows tougher border controls once Merz takes office

The incoming German government of Friedrich Merz said it will tighten and expand border controls in an effort to combat irregular immigration.

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International Business Times

German Growth Better Than Expected But Tariff Turmoil Looms

Germany's struggling economy grew faster than expected at the start of the year, data showed Wednesday, in a boost for the incoming government of conservative Friedrich Merz even as US tariffs threaten to derail the nascent recovery.

International Business Times

Germany's Next Finance Minister, 'Bridge-builder' Lars Klingbeil

Germany's incoming finance minister Lars Klingbeil is a self-styled political "bridge-builder" whose calm and personable demeanour belies his sharp political instincts.

Euronews

Germany's Merz to form government after SPD backs coalition deal with conservatives

Germany's coalition government has cleared its final hurdle to power after the Social Democrats (SPD) voted in favour of the agreement.

The Independent UK

Center-left party approves German coalition deal, paving the way for Merz to be elected chancellor

Germany’s center-left Social Democrats have voted to approve a coalition agreement

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The Guardian - UK

Ukraine PM says US investment agreement ‘good, equal and beneficial’ – as it happened

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‘It’s in our DNA to be anti-fascist’: Germany’s leftwing ‘TikTok queen’ Heidi Reichinnek

A powerful speech in the Bundestag made her famous and has inspired young voters to fight back against the far right

Euronews

Fact-check: Is the US blocking German plans to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine?

As German chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz hints at a change in policy on the transfer of Taurus missiles to Kyiv, unfounded claims are circulating that the Trump administration could block the move.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy calls Putin’s offer of brief ceasefire ‘manipulation’

Ukraine president urges month-long truce after Russia suggests three-day one to mark a world war two victory. What we know on day 1,161

The Guardian - UK

Friedrich Merz picks pro-Kyiv foreign minister and promises German support for Ukraine

Chancellor-designate vows to tackle Russian aggression and appoints Johann Wadephul, an ex-soldier, to key role

The Independent UK

Friedrich Merz's party approves German coalition agreement, bringing him closer to the chancellery

German election winner Friedrich Merz’s party has approved an agreement to form a coalition government with a center-left rival

Euronews

Germany’s Merz appoints MediaMarkt chief as new digital minister

First individual ministry for digital affairs in Germany.

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