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German Government Reshuffle: Merz Faces Challenges, SPD Appoints New Ministers

Following a German election setback, the SPD underwent a significant reshuffle, appointing new ministers and leaders, while the new Chancellor, Merz, from a different party, faces immediate challenges in navigating political and economic instability within Germany and the EU.

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Merz Fails to Secure German Chancellorship in First Ballot

In Germany's first Bundestag vote, CDU leader Friedrich Merz failed to secure a chancellor majority, receiving 310 votes—short of the needed 316—despite a combined CDU/CSU and SPD seat count of 328, prompting calls for a second ballot and raising concerns about coalition stability.

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Merz Elected German Chancellor After Initial Setback

In Germany's February 2023 elections, the CDU/CSU alliance secured victory despite receiving their second-lowest vote share since 1949; their chancellor candidate, Friedrich Merz, initially failed to secure the chancellorship in parliament but succeeded in a second round, facing challenges from a ri...

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Merz Becomes German Chancellor; New Cabinet Announced

On May 5th, Germany's coalition parties finalized their agreement, leading to the election of Friedrich Merz as Chancellor, a formal military farewell for Olaf Scholz, and the announcement of a new cabinet with a significant SPD presence.

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Germany Forms New Coalition Government with Pistorius Remaining as Defense Minister

Germany's new government, resulting from the February 23rd election, will include Boris Pistorius as Defense Minister, Lars Klingbeil as Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor, and other key appointments from the SPD and CDU/CSU, reflecting a 7-7 ministerial split. Friedrich Merz will be sworn in as t...

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Merz Set to Become German Chancellor as New Coalition Government Forms

Following Germany's February 23rd snap election, a new coalition government led by Friedrich Merz (CDU/CSU) and including the SPD is set to take office, with Merz's election as Chancellor expected on Tuesday, after a signed coalition agreement and the announcement of key cabinet positions.

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Merz Elected German Chancellor Amidst Geopolitical Turmoil

Joachim Merz is set to become Germany's next chancellor, facing challenges such as the war in Ukraine, strained US relations, internal European divisions, and the need for domestic reform. His success depends on managing these conflicts and addressing the rise of populism.

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Scholz's Chancellorship Ends: Coalition Collapse and 'Zeitenwende' Legacy

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz concluded his three-year term with a military farewell ceremony, featuring musical selections reflecting his political career, while his successor, Friedrich Merz, attended; the event highlighted the end of the coalition government.

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Merz Elected as German Chancellor in CDU/SPD Coalition

Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD parties formed a new coalition government on Monday, with Friedrich Merz becoming chancellor and Lars Klingbeil vice chancellor and finance minister; the coalition plans to enhance economic competitiveness, strengthen national defense, tighten migration policies, and invest...

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Merz Becomes German Chancellor as CDU/CSU-SPD Coalition Takes Power

Germany's new CDU/CSU-SPD coalition government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, officially started on Tuesday with a 144-page coalition agreement prioritizing economic growth, increased defense spending, stricter immigration, and infrastructure modernization, while aiming for carbon neutrality by ...

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Merz Elected German Chancellor; SPD Announces New Cabinet

On Monday, May 5th, German coalition parties signed a coalition agreement, leading to the election of Friedrich Merz as Chancellor on Tuesday. The SPD announced its new cabinet members, including Lars Klingbeil as Finance Minister, showcasing a balance of gender and regional representation.

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Germany Classifies AfD as Right-Wing Extremist

Germany's domestic intelligence agency classified the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party as right-wing extremist, prompting criticism from US officials and raising concerns about freedom of speech and potential impacts on German politics and international relations. The AfD won 152 seats in Feb...

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