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Stunned SPD turns to supporting role in new German government
After a humbling election defeat for Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his Social Democrats (SPD), the party looked to collect ...
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After historic defeat, Germany's SPD faces fresh start without Scholz
Following a historic election defeat for his centre-left Social Democrats (SPD), German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday ...
Friedrich Merz: The man who wants Britain’s bomb
Chancellor-in-waiting may ask for shelter under UK and France’s nuclear umbrella as he calls for Europe to build up its ...
Far-right AfD surge is warning for Germany's other parties, says winner Merz
The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.
Germany’s federal election results reveal strong voter shifts
An analysis of Germany’s election data shows that Sunday’s vote was historic for several reasons. Five key observations show ...
Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany's top job after election?
Friedrich Merz, on course to become post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor after the country's election, has vowed to ...