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Who is Friedrich Merz and what’s in his in-tray?

Former banker almost certain to be Germany’s next chancellor faces testing domestic political and economic landscape – and then there’s Donald Trump

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025

Germans vote in elections set to mark a radical shift to the right

This Sunday, Germans cast their ballots in a widely observed, nationwide election. After a day of demonstrations, Berliners turned out to vote at the numerous polling stations across the capital. RFI's Jan van der Made spoke to some of the electorate who turned out.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 23, 2025

German election: What to expect and what is at stake as voters head to polls

Election is likely to end with no clear winner with tricky coalition talks

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2025

Germany May Face Long Wait For New Government After Vote

German voters head to the polls in a winter election on Sunday but may not have a new government for some time.

International Business Times · Feb 23, 2025

German voters head to polls facing world of change as far right waits in the wings

Europe holds its breath as world’s third largest economic power and most populous EU country faces crossroads

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025

Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus

German voters are choosing their new government in an election dominated by worries about the years-long stagnation of Europe’s biggest economy, pressure to curb migration and growing uncertainty over the future of Ukraine and Europe’s alliance with the United States

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025

Attacks, 'Firewall' Row, Trump: Rocky Run-up To German Vote

Germany's rocky path towards Sunday's early elections began when the outgoing coalition government collapsed in acrimony on November 6, the very day Donald Trump won re-election to the White House.

International Business Times · Feb 23, 2025

Top Issues In Germany's Election Campaign

From immigration and Germany's ailing economy to cannabis and gender politics, here is a round-up of the burning issues on voters' minds in the run-up to Sunday's election.

International Business Times · Feb 23, 2025

Cheat Sheet On Germany's Colour-coded Politics

Germany holds elections on Sunday after its three-party "traffic light" coalition collapsed last year and could soon have a "black-red" government while a "Jamaica" or "blackberry" alliance is less likely.

International Business Times · Feb 23, 2025

Germans Go To Vote Under Shadow Of Far-right Surge, Trump

German voters head to the polls on Sunday, with the conservatives the strong favourites after a campaign rocked by a far-right surge and the dramatic return of US President Donald Trump.

International Business Times · Feb 23, 2025