Browsing: Friedrich Merz

Germany’s Bundestag is poised to vote on a significant fiscal package that proposes amendments to longstanding debt policies, aiming to facilitate increased defence spending and establish a €500 billion infrastructure and climate fund.

The vote is seen as a response to Russia’s advances in Ukraine as the United States makes clear Europe can no longer rely on US protection from Russia.

Supporters of lifting the debt restrictions to boost defence spending say it’s essential for European security but there is also opposition. The decision could influence broader European defence initiatives, like the EU’s proposed €800 billion ReArm Europe fund.

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An initially cordial meeting between US President Donald Trump, that started so well, compliments and pleasantries exchanged until Vice President…

Germany’s incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz makes surprise trip to Paris for talks with Macron Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz made…

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Friedrich Merz Germany 2025: Winner Merz weighing up coalition options after ruling out AfD partership The Conservative CDU won the…

Germany 2025 political race: Winner Friedrick Merz calls for independence from the United States The Germany 2025 political race has…

The CDU candidate Friedrich Merz declares victory in the 2025 German elections. After the first exit polls, the centre-right CDU’s…

If you’re more familiar with the House of Parliament over the Bundestag, and you’re not quite sure who’s who in German politics, then look no further, this article is for you.

There’s a lot to learn about how people in Germany vote, and how age, gender, occupation, education and where you live can influence your political leanings.