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Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz is the chairman of Germany's center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
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Reports & Analysis
Donald Trump shakes up German politics
Donald Trump shakes up German politics
Leading German politicians fear the worst from Trump's second presidency. Only the far-right AfD is delighted.
Hardt: Trade, security likely to top US-German agenda
Hardt: Trade, security likely to top US-German agenda
Trade and foreign security will be among the topics between the US and Germany, CDU politician Jürgen Hardt tells DW.
How German politicians are taking Trump's return
How German politicians are taking Trump's return
Germany is gearing up for its own elections. How do the country's politicians see Trump's return?
Germany: CDU, CSU prioritize Ukraine, defense. Voters don't
Germany: CDU, CSU prioritize Ukraine, defense. Voters don't
The CDU has prioritized defense spending and supplying more arms to Ukraine. Voters are less interested in that.
German election: Focus on immigration and the economy
German election: Focus on immigration and the economy
Immigration and the poor state of the economy are the top issues for German voters, the latest survey shows.
Migration a key issue in Germany's 2025 election campaign
Migration a key issue in Germany's 2025 election campaign
As parties launch their general election campaigns, migration remains high on the agenda for center-right parties.
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In the spotlight
Abortion in Germany: Preelection push for liberalization
A cross-party initiative wants to decriminalize abortion in the early stage of pregnancy. But conservatives are opposed.
Germany's election campaigning kicks off in parliament
Chancellor Scholz wants opposition help to pass legislation before the election, but the conservative CDU is reluctant.
Germany faces major challenges ahead of snap election
The opposition has accused Olaf Scholz of stalling, while others have been arguing that local authorities need time.
Is Germany still able to act on foreign policy?
Germany's government collapsed over budget issues such as increasing aid to Ukraine, but the opposition vows continuity.
Germany's governing coalition collapses: What now?
Chancellor Olaf Scholz, of the Social Democratic party, has called for a confidence-vote in January.
Menopause: German lawmakers push to break a taboo
One year before the general election, lawmakers have taken up the issue of menopause, hoping to attract female voters.
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