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New German government plans to boost border controls to curb migration
Germany’s new government said Wednesday it will start increasing border controls to clamp down on migration. Germany’s new ...
Merz's Unprecedented Setback in Bundestag
Wolfgang Schröder, 60 years old, professor of political science at the University of Kassel, is among the most listened-to ...
What to know about the roller-coaster day in German politics
Germany’s conservative leader Friedrich Merz was successfully elected chancellor of the country Tuesday after a historic ...
Germany's AfD Party Looks to Capitalize on Shock Vote
The far-right Alternative für Deutschland called for fresh elections after Friedrich Merz's initial defeat in his bid to ...
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Conservative Politician Secures Chancellorship After Historic Rejection Upends German Parliament
Friedrich Merz secured Germany’s chancellorship Tuesday after overcoming an initial parliamentary defeat that had thrown his and Germany’s political future ...
Germany designates AfD as extremist: What does it mean for democracy?
Germany has classified the AfD as a confirmed extremist party, triggering legal reviews, political fallout, and international ...
Germany's new Chancellor Merz boosts hope for renewal of French-German partnership
Christian Democratic Union leader Friedrich Merz will visit the Elysée for his first trip abroad on Wednesday. Emmanuel ...
False start for the Merz government
Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz was only elected German Chancellor in the second round of voting on Tuesday. And only thanks to the help of the Left Party and the Greens.