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Germany, Europe and Friedrich Merz

Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US after conservatives win German election - and far-right support surges

Europe must seek to “achieve independence” from the United States, Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said after exit polls showed his opposition conservatives were on track to win Sunday’s election,

Newsweek on MSN · 1h

Europe Should 'Achieve Independence' From US, Says Germany's Merz

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's mainstream conservatives, has said that Europe must become independent from the United States in security matters, after his grouping won the biggest share of the vote in federal elections.

Variety · 1h

After Germany’s Right-Wing Gains in Elections, New Conservative Leader Vows to ‘Achieve Independence’ From U.S. Under Trump’s Rule

While the far right made historic gains in Germany's elections on Sunday, Conservative politician Friedrich Merz won with nearly 29% of the vote.

Europe, Germany and Trump

Hosted on MSN · 3h

CNBC Daily Open: Europe's relationship with the U.S. in focus after German election

"It is clear that this [the U.S.] government does not care much about the fate of Europe," says Friedrich Merz, who is set to be Germany's next chancellor.

The New York Times · 1d

Shocked by Trump, Europe Turns Its Hopes to Germany’s Election

Germany’s economy is stalled and its politics fractured. But it sees an opening for a new chancellor to lead Europe’s response to a changing America.

Associated Press · 19h

Live updates: Germans head to the polls as Europe grapples with a new Trump administration

Four candidates are running to be Germany’s next leader: incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz, current Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, and Alice Weidel, of the far-right AfD.

Germany, AfD

CBS News on MSN · 23h

Polling shows Germany's 2025 election will bring a shift, but not a far-right leader

While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of Europe's biggest economy.

Las Vegas Sun · 16h

The Latest: Exit polls say Merz leads in Germany's election, AfD makes historic gains

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday’s election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory and Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceding defeat. Exit polls also indicate that Alternative for Germany,

The Washington Post on MSN · 11h

Germany’s far-right AfD still faces limits, despite election success

The success of the Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is a sign of the times. Across Europe, far-right parties once on the fringe have gone mainstream.

Germany’s far-right may be frozen out of power, but the AfD is now a powerful force

Germany’s political system is set up to exclude extremists. Yet the country is waking up to a new political reality that has ...

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Germany Election Results: Center-Right Leader Declares Victory—And Elon Musk-Boosted AfD Celebrates

Trump hailed the result as a "GREAT DAY FOR GERMANY," while the far-right AfD party that Elon Musk has championed made ...

5 Takeaways From Germany’s Election

Friedrich Merz and his party won, Elon Musk didn’t seem to move voters, and more lessons from an early German vote with big ...

Polls open in Germany for election that could shape Europe’s response to new Trump administration and Russia-Ukraine war

Polls open in Germany for election that could shape Europe's response to new Trump administration and Russia-Ukraine war.

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What to Know About Germany’s Election Results

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz won a lackluster victory, while Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded his center-left Social ...

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Germany’s 2025 elections spark debate over crucial political issues

Germany’s February 23 elections carry enormous consequences for Europe. As the continent’s largest economy, the outcome will ...

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'We have won the election': Germany's conservative leaders celebrate as far-right projected to take second place

Alternative for Germany (AfD) is now on course to win 20.5% of the vote, according to latest projections - but there is no ...

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Germans vote as far-right party set for best ever result

Germans were voting in a national election on Sunday that is expected to restore power to Friedrich Merz's conservatives, ...

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