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Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz is the chairman of Germany's center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
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Friedrich Merz: Germany could spend €80 billion on defense
Head of the German opposition Friedrich Merz, spoke to DW about Europe's responsibilities in the war in Ukraine
German Bundestag approves controversial diesel subsidy cuts
The measure is part of the German government financial plans for 2024.
Germany: Scholz calls for joint opposition against far-right
In the year's first Bundestag general debate both sides of the political spectrum agreed on denouncing the far-right.
How to found a political party in Germany
In theory, anyone in Germany can found a party, even foreigners. However, there are certain requirements.
Germany: Right-wing group to form a new conservative party
The Werteunion, or Values Union, aims to take part in upcoming regional polls in three eastern German states.
Germany's Rwanda plan: Conservatives debate migration reform
Germany's biggest opposition party wants to send asylum-seekers to third countries for processing.
Wolfgang Schäuble: A veteran heavyweight of German politics
Wolfgang Schäuble, a politician with passion and a Protestant sense of duty, shaped German politics for half a century.
Germany: Ex-Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble dies at 81
German CDU mainstay Wolfgang Schäuble has died aged 81 surrounded by his family.
Christmas trees part of German 'Leitkultur' says CDU's Merz
The comments about "guiding culture" came days after the opposition CDU unveiled plans for Germany's future.
German opposition head Merz hails EU migration deal in Paris
The head of the opposition conservative CDU, Friedrich Merz, has met with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Germany's CDU redefines stance on Islam in new manifesto
With its new party program, Germany's main opposition CDU is positioning itself further to the right.
Germany: Angela Merkel leaves CDU-aligned think tank
She reportedly said she'd "grown out of the role" and wanted to be free of political obligations.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hits record low in new polling
Latest polling shows how turned off voters are by the center-left Social Democrats leading the governing coalition.
Germany's budget woes: A threat to the government?
After a bombshell high court ruling, Finance Minister Christian Lindner has imposed a freeze on the federal budget.
Germany: Illegal immigration set to exceed record high
Police data released Saturday showed over 20,000 people entered Germany illegally in September.
Germany: Scholz coalition battered in Bavaria, Hesse polls
Projections show conservative parties were the day's winners, with losses for Scholz's traffic light coalition.
Bavaria's Christian Social Union: What you need to know
Bavarians are known for their local pride. The political expression of this is their own conservative party: the CSU.
Germany: Berlin's blunders impact Hesse regional election
Contenders are focusing on national issues such as migration and the failures of the federal government.
Germany: Growing dissatisfaction with migration policy
A majority of Germans want fewer refugees accepted into the country. That is according to the latest Deutschlandtrend.
Germany's political color code
A party's signature color is to represent its orientation and ideology. Now the center-right CDU has gone for a revamp.
Olaf Scholz' economic 'Germany pact': Substance or spin?
Chancellor Scholz has called for a nationwide effort to regain economic momentum. Can it succeed, or is it just PR?
Germany: CDU urges faster removal of rejected asylum-seekers
The head of Germany's conservatives wants to recognize more states as "safe" countries of origin.
Germany: CDU leader rules out cooperation with far-right AfD
"A no is a no," said CDU chief Friedrich Merz, pledging not to cooperate with the AfD, even at the municipal level.
AfD: German voters shift toward far right
The AfD continues to gain ground in opinion polls as support for ending the taboo on cooperating with it is growing.
Dealing with the German far-right AfD on a local level
The AfD secured its first mayor in a small town in eastern Germany. How should the other parties deal with the AfD?
Germany's conservatives flirt with far-right populism
No cooperation with the far-right has been the mantra of Germany's mainstream parties.
Germany: CDU chief backtracks on far-right local cooperation
The leader of the CDU, Friederich Merz, had said his party would have to cooperate with the AfD on a municipal level.
The 'firewall' to Germany's far right is crumbling
Adopting far-right rhetoric does not help mainstream parties to win over voters.
Why is far-right populism becoming more popular in Germany?
The Alternative for Germany is finding support from new voters, and has now won two local elections in a week. Why?
Germany: How patriotic should the country be?
Conservatives have called for more patriotism to overcome political polarization. But what is patriotism in Germany?
Joe Chialo: Ex-metal singer becomes Berlin's culture senator
Former singer and music manager Joe Chialo will be in charge of Berlin's $1 billion culture budget.
Berlin climate referendum falls short
Berliners voted in a referendum on a proposal to make the German capital climate neutral 15 years earlier than planned.
German army chief wants more money for equipment
Lt. Gen. Alfons Mais says a €100 billion special fund to reinforce the Bundeswehr is insufficient.
German Christian Democrats vote to expel spy agency ex-boss
Hans-Georg Maassen ran Germany's domestic intelligence agency for years. He's since tried to move into politics.
Berlin election win boosts German conservatives
Germany's Christian Democrat leader Friedrich Merz sees his shift to the right pay off in Berlin.
Politics and Carnival: Friedrich Merz on the defensive
The leader of Germany's largest opposition party is not amused by jokes made about him in a Carnival speech.
German conservatives tell ex-spy chief to jump, or be pushed
Germany's CDU is hoping to rid itself of a former intelligence boss for allegedly repeating racist conspiracy theories.
Ukraine, economy are Germans' concerns for 2023
The war in Ukraine, inflation and a fair distribution of financial burdens are the top issues on German voters' minds.
Germany passes bill to speed up asylum procedures
The CDU/CSU opposition conservative bloc voted against the bill, which was backed by all three ruling coalition parties.
German conservatives find new strength in post-Merkel times
Germany's conservative alliance of CDU and CSU, so long used to running the country, has found unity in opposition.
Scholz criticized over China's Cosco bid in Hamburg port
The German leader has reportedly backed a controversial deal greenlighting Chinese investment in Hamburg port.
Social Democrats win Lower Saxony election
The SPD, the party of Chancellor Olaf Scholz, have emerged as the strongest force in the state of Lower Saxony.
Regional election a test for Germany's federal government
Germany's last regional election of 2022 promises to be a poll on Olaf Scholz's first year as chancellor.
Merkel speaks at new, contentious Helmut Kohl Foundation
Angela Merkel lauded Kohl's legacy at a new foundation named after him, while his widow threatened legal action.
CDU boss laments Ukraine 'welfare tourism' jab
The leader of Germany's CDU Friedrich Merz was slammed by other parties over comments he made about Ukrainian refugees.
Germany voices anxiety over Italian right's win
Politicians across the ideological spectrum in Germany have expressed concern about Giorgia Meloni's electoral success.
Germany's CDU battles over its soul
Germany's conservatives are leading in the polls. And they are debating hard over their future.
Angela Merkel's party struggles with her legacy
Germany's largest opposition party has seen its fortunes rise again lately. But what is its plan to return to power?
Germany seeks way out of energy and inflation crisis
Is the €65-billion relief package enough to cushion Germans against rising energy and food price hikes?
Germany's Scholz and opposition leader spar in budget debate
Conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz called the government's energy plan "madness" amid inflated prices.
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