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Saxony-Anhalt election: who is behind "tactical voting"

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Sixteen candidates die ahead of North Rhine-Westphalia local elections

State police looking into the initial four deaths, which were announced on 1 September, told the German Press Agency (dpa) that there was no evidence of any third party involvement.

Germany

Why the German chancellor cannot celebrate his 100 days in office

The German government has left for its summer break, but things are bubbling up behind the scenes. And Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure - not only in the polls, but also from within his own ranks.

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Friedrich Merz will meet Trump in person for the first time next week

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington next week to meet with the US President. The two will reportedly discuss topics such as Russia's war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and tariffs.

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Merz vows to keep US support for Ukraine as he addresses parliament

The new German chancellor has pledged to recover Berlin from years of economic stagnation, deliver on “much needed” military development and fulfil NATO defence spending targets.

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German government denies rumoured plans to declare state of emergency

A government spokesperson denied claims of Chancellor Friedrich Merz invoking a special clause in EU law to tighten border control.

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Germany and France to set up 'joint defence and security council'

The meeting between the two leaders was an attempt to revive the stalled 'Franco-German motor' before Germany's new chancellor heads to Poland.

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Germany designates AfD as right-wing extremist organisation

Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has designated AfD as a right-wing extremist organisation, citing xenophobic stances as the reason.

Germany

Germany's new government vows tougher border controls

The incoming German government of Friedrich Merz said it will tighten and expand border controls in an effort to combat irregular immigration.

Tech News

Germany’s Merz appoints MediaMarkt chief as new digital minister

First individual ministry for digital affairs in Germany.

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Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet posts

Seven ministries will go to the CDU, seven to the SPD and three to the CSU. It is now clear who the CDU and CSU want to send to the cabinet as ministers.

Europeans' Stories

European Capital of Culture 2025: Chemnitz relies on citizen participation

Chemnitz strives for a creative fresh start. As European Capital of Culture 2025, this major Eastern German city wants to move away from its negative image as a stronghold of right-wing extremists.

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Euroviews. Merz is chiseling economic decline into the German constitution

Friedrich Merz, who once presented himself as the last line of defence against debt madness, is now set to push Germany’s new debt into the trillion-euro range. This program will accelerate the country's economic decline, Joachim Nikolaus Steinhöfel writes.

Climate

Where does Germany’s election result leave its climate ambitions?

What will Europe’s biggest emitter do next? Politicians, energy experts and campaigners share their hopes and fears.

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Exit polls: Merz’s centre-right CDU leads in German federal elections

Incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz has conceded defeat for his centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) after what he called “a bitter election result” on Sunday.

Earth News

Why climate change has taken a back seat in the German election

After becoming a deciding issue for many in 2021, climate change has now dropped down the list of voter priorities in Germany.

Germany

Former German leader Gerhard Schröder receiving treatment for burnout

The controversial former chancellor was long condemned for his links to the Kremlin.