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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

The Independent UK

Merz to Europe: There's a new sheriff in town - Analysis

While Germany's chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz is already plagued by criticism and sinking poll numbers at home, his EU partners are eagerly awaiting him on the Brussels scene. They expect him to replace the dullness of his predecessor with strong leadership - and Merz is willing to deliver.

Euronews

German parliament expected to meet May 6 to elect Friedrich Merz as the new chancellor

The German parliament plans to meet on May 6 to elect Friedrich Merz as the country’s next leader, if all the parties in his proposed government approve a coalition agreement reached last week

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Germany to send ‘clear signal’ of ‘strong, effective government’ under new coalition, says Friedrich Merz – as it happened

Presumed future chancellor says coalition has ‘strong plan’ after negotiations as polling shows popularity of far-right AfD

The Guardian - UK

Germany's conservative and center-left parties will present their deal to form a new government

Conservative and center-left parties will present a deal to form a new German government on Wednesday after weeks of negotiations

The Independent UK

Speaker wins confidence vote in divided Irish parliament

The Irish Government has won a vote of confidence in the speaker of the parliament.

Evening Standard

Irish premier rounds on opposition parties as confidence motion gets under way

The Dail is debating a confidence motion in Ceann Comhairle (speaker) Verona Murphy.

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Opposition leaders fail to express confidence in speaker after Dail chaos

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has accused the opposition of trying to bully and intimidate Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy.

Evening Standard

Dail adjourned as Irish government pushes through controversial speaking changes

The opposition criticised video footage of Michael Lowry making a gesture to a TD as the Dail was adjourned.

Evening Standard

‘Germany is back’: Merz secures Greens’ support for defence spend boost

Backing of Greens is tantamount to approval of chancellor-in-waiting’s proposal to relax debt brake

The Guardian - UK

Germany to reach out to France and UK over sharing of nuclear weapons

But Friedrich Merz cautions such a move could not replace the US’s existing protective shield over Europe

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

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.

International Business Times

Germany's Mainstream Conservatives Win National Election, Far-Right Party Surges

Germany's mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz win election, facing challenges in addressing European security issues and forming a stable coalit...

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The Guardian - UK

Germany has swung to the right. What does that mean for the country – and Europe? Our panel responds

Friedrich Merz’s CDU/CSU may have won the German election, but all eyes are on the far-right AfD after its huge gains, say Fatma Aydemir, Katja Hoyer and others

Evening Standard

Dail row over speaking time resolved after Ceann Comhairle’s intervention

Verona Murphy decided that government-affiliated TDs can not be considered as members of the opposition.

The Guardian - UK

German parliament rejects immigration bill backed by far right

Plan to tighten migration policy was brought by the opposition leader Friedrich Merz with the help of AfD

International Business Times

Austria's Chancellor To Step Down After Coalition Talks Collapse

Austria's conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he would step down in the "coming days" after breaking off coalition talks with the Social Democrats over disagreements on key issues.

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The Independent UK

Germany's election contenders set out contrasting plans to revive the economy, reduce migration

Leading contenders in Germany’s upcoming election have presented their programs, setting out contrasting visions of how to put new vigor into Europe’s biggest economy and tackle other issues such as migration

The Independent UK

Talks to form an Irish government in the new year trudge on quietly

It is expected that independents will form the third part of a coalition government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fail.

Evening Standard

Fianna Fail ‘looking down their nose’ at 400,000 Sinn Fein voters

Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald said her party is the only one that Fianna Fail has not spoken to in terms of a new Irish coalition government.

Evening Standard

Fine Gael’s mandate cannot be taken for granted, Taoiseach warns

Simon Harris said he was open minded as to whether Fine Gael and Fianna Fail secure a majority with the support of independent TDs or a smaller party.

Evening Standard

Deputy Irish premier refuses to be drawn on rotating taoiseach issue

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin also said it was unlikely that a new administration would be formed before Christmas.

Evening Standard

‘Powerful bloc’ – Sinn Fein makes plea to form left-leaning government

Eoin O Broin said that while Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have the numbers to form a government, the deal has not yet been reached.

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: Why Ireland bucked the trend for punishing incumbent governments

In today’s newsletter: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil look set to retain power after the general election – how have two main, centre-right parties avoided the kicking seen elsewhere?

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