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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 his opposition conservatives won elections on Sunday, in a vote that also saw surging support for the far-right.

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Euro, stock futures rise after conservatives win German election

The euro jumped to a one-month high and stock futures charged ahead on Monday after Germany's conservatives won the national election as expected, with investors awaiting further results to see whether much-needed fiscal reform was likely.

BBC · 21h

Voting begins in high-stakes German election watched closely by Europe and US

Germans are going to the polls after an intense election campaign dominated by their country's faltering economy and a succession of deadly attacks that have made migration and security a focal issue.

Merz Wants German Government Formed Within 2 Months

Reuters · 5h

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 in light of the comments by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, and that Europe must quickly establish an independent defence capability.

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Bloomberg L.P. · 15h

Merz Wants German Government Formed Within Two Months

Merz says he wants to form a new government as soon as possible, noting the world “won’t wait for us” to have lengthy coalition talks. The far-right Alternative for Germany is tracking second and looks on course to become the main opposition force in the parliament.

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The New York Times · 8h

Merz Appears Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor

A series of attacks helped fuel debate about immigration in the weeks before German voters cast their ballots for a new Parliament.

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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 ...

Germany's Merz takes aim at US interference, pledges European unity

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz pledged to help Europe achieve "real independence from the US" on defence in stark ...

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Germany votes with Merz on course to be next chancellor and far right set to surge

Millions of Germans are voting in snap elections. The centre-right CDU is predicted to win the biggest share of votes, putting its leader Friedrich Merz in pole position to be next chancellor. Follow ...

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Germany votes Sunday for a new government that will shape Europe’s response to an assertive Trump

German voters go to the polls Sunday to elect a parliament that will determine who runs the country for the next four years.

Germany’s Economy Was Once the Envy of Europe. Not Anymore

Metrics reveal an economy sliding backward. It will be one of the biggest issues in the election set for Sunday.

Germany is holding a national election. Here’s what’s at stake

Germans are going to the polls on Sunday for national elections. Opinion polls suggest the outcome will be a new chancellor ...

Germany's Merz: Europe must prepare for Trump to drop NATO protection

The front-runner to be Germany's next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said that Europe cannot rely on US President Donald Trump ...

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What to know about Germany's elections, as Europe adjusts to new Trump era

German voters will head to the polls this weekend to elect new leadership, marking a decisive election that will help shape ...

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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 ...

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