Europe, Friedrich Merz and Germany

How Friedrich Merz Will Try to Lead Europe Despite a Weakened Hand
The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to a European showdown with President Trump.
Europe turns to Germany's Merz for leadership and stability
German voters picked Conservative party head Friedrich Merz to lead Germany, and by extension Europe, during a decisive stress test in trans-Atlantic relations. Can he rise to expectations?
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'Friedrich Merz's rise to power in Germany is likely to begin a new chapter for Europe'
OP-ED. Germany doubts itself more than ever, writes diplomat Jérémie Gallon. But it would be a big mistake to underestimate its capacity for reinvention.
Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to lead Germany after its election?
Friedrich Merz has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent's security as it grapples with the new Trump administration and Russia's war on Ukraine​.
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 win is of particular significance to Europe — the leader has vowed to strengthen the EU,
Europe needs Friedrich Merz to succeed
The victory of Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democrats (CDU) in Sunday’s parliamentary election gives Germany a new opportunity to fix the crumbling foundations of its postwar success. Once a rock of stability at the centre of Europe,

Germany, friedrich merz and Exploratory Talks

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 ...
Wary of Trump, Germany's Merz warns it's 'five minutes to midnight for Europe'
Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz warned the United States on Monday against turning its back on allies but also urged ...
Germany and the European Union should brace for difficult structural reforms
Twenty-five years after the launch of the euro, the European Union faces a serious predicament, with the two largest ...
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Friedrich Merz on course to lead Germany after election and vows to unite Europe
“We are under such massive pressure … my absolute priority now is really to create unity in Europe.” Mr Merz put toughening Germany’s immigration laws at the forefront of the election ...
Germany's Merz rules out quick reform of state debt limits
By Andreas Rinke and Matthias Williams BERLIN (Reuters) -Election winner Friedrich Merz on Tuesday ruled out a quick reform ...
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Germany can turbocharge Europe’s renewal—if it will only seize this moment
Three times in the postwar era Germany made strategic choices that benefited Europe—with the US at its side. Now it must do ...