Germany's Social Democrats riled by Merz ahead of critical talks on coalition
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) said on Wednesday they had agreed to start talks on a possible coalition with Friedrich Merz's conservatives but stressed their support was not automatic and hit out at his negotiating style.
Germany's Merz Faces Tricky Talks With Potential Coalition Ally
The 69-year-old faces lengthy coalition negotiations after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged to a historic second place in a fractured vote following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's unloved three-way alliance.
How will Germany’s Friedrich Merz build his coalition government?
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz spent the past two months excoriating the country’s Social Democrats — blaming them for a stagnating economy, uncontrolled illegal migration and the rise of the far-right.
German election victor Merz plans pivot from US as coalition talks loom
Friedrich Merz faces complex coalition negotiations after the far-right AfD surged to a historic second place in a fractured vote after the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's unloved three-way alliance.
German election: Merz to 'intensify' SPD coalition talks
Conservative leader Friedrich Merz says he aiming to close a coalition agreement with the SPD in a "short time." Meanwhile, talks are ongoing on how to increase defense spending. DW has the latest.
Factbox-What kind of coalition government could Germany have after the election?
Germany may face months of uncertainty after the CDU/CSU conservative bloc won the national election but with no clear option ...
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V.I. Attorney General Joins National Coalition Urging Congress to Combat Organized Retail Crime
Organized retail crime has led to more than $121 billion in financial losses across the United States, with 76% of retail ...
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Coalition ad highlights the need to prevent Medicaid cuts
The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare today launched a new national advertising campaign highlighting Medicaid's impact on the more than 72 million Americans who rely on the program for ...
Merz's conservatives push for quick coalition talks after German election win
German conservatives under likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed on Monday to move quickly to try to form a coalition ...
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United Justice Coalition and Roc Nation Announce Third Annual UJC Summit in New York
The United Justice Coalition (UJC) and Roc Nation have announced the return of the United Justice Coalition Summit, set to ...
Here are the key positions of Germany’s likely coalition parties
An alliance between Friedrich Merz’s conservatives and the center-left SPD is the only viable path to form a new government ...
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Coalition of major health providers opposes bill to remove mandate for fluoridation of water
Staff report A coalition of major Kentucky health organizations have teamed up in opposition to a bill in the state House of ...
New report skewers Coalition’s contentious nuclear plan – and reignites Australia’s energy debate
The report highlights weaknesses in the Coalition nuclear plan. In particular, it reveals the idea of cheap, factory-built ...