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Friedrich Merz, man tasked with leading next government

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Who is Friedrich Merz? Meet the conservative leader taking the reins of the German chancellery

Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country faces economic and diplomatic crises.

The Straits Times · 2h

With Friedrich Merz as its likely new leader, Germany is on the cusp of change

Germany once again has the luxury of forming a government from the political centre without major obstacles. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Conversation · 1h

Who is Friedrich Merz, the man now most likely to lead Germany? Eight things to know

The centre-right CDU has emerged as the biggest party in the German election, making Merz the most likely to lead a government, following coalition negotiations.

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German election results 2025 – live: Friedrich Merz’s Conservatives celebrate win as far right party makes record gains

Friedrich Merz was set to become Germany’s new chancellor after provisional results confirmed his mainstream conservatives had won the national election.The results showed Mr Merz's Christian Democrats and the center-left Social Democrats winning a combined majority of parliamentary seats after small parties failed to make the electoral threshold.

Germany Elections: Friedrich Merz claims victory; far-right AfD surges, exit polls show

Centre-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservative bloc emerged as the frontrunner in Germany’s national election on Sunday, though without a decisive victory, according to exit polls by ARD and ZDF public television.

Germany's conservatives win election but hard coalition talks loom

Germany's conservatives won the national election on Sunday but a fractured vote handed the far-right Alternative for Germany its best ever result in second place and left conservative leader Friedrich Merz facing messy coalition talks.

Politico Europe4h

Germany’s Merz offers hope for Ukraine amid the Trump nightmare

With European security in the balance, Friedrich Merz could lead a new Western alliance, without America. But will Germany ...

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Closed borders, independence from Trump: What could Friedrich Merz’s victory mean for Germany, Europe?

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has triumphed at Germany’s ballot boxes, paving his way to become the next chancellor. His ...

Zelensky congratulates Merz on winning Bundestag elections

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated CDU/CSU leader Friedrich Merz on the victory in the Bundestag ...

Politico Europe4h

Who is Friedrich Merz? Meet Europe’s most powerful leader as US turns its back

After winning the German election, the conservative leader must navigate a new era without Washington as a close ally.

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Conservative leader Friedrich Merz headed for Germany's top job after a career of ups and downs

Friedrich Merz is on course to become post-World War II Germany’s 10th chancellor, the culmination of a yearslong political ...

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Centre-right's Friedrich Merz wins German vote, vows European 'independence' from U.S.

Friedrich Merz, who has no previous experience in office, is set to become Germany's chancellor with Europe's largest economy ...

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Germany's Merz questions the longevity of NATO's 'current form'

Germany's likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned on Sunday whether NATO would remain in its "current form" by June ...

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