
Merz’s coalition dream hinges on implosion of smaller rivals
It’s a quirk of German politics: Even though he’s the strong odds-on favorite to become chancellor, Friedrich Merz is in for a nervous election night. …
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How Merz Hopes To End The Indecisive ‘German Vote’ In Brussels
(EurActiv) — Europe’s fate partly lies in the hands of sixteen Germans. That’s how many negotiators will design the future European policy of the …
As GOP pushes to pause town halls, Florida Dems launch town hall campaign in red districts
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Explainer-Germany’s new debt settlement, and where it could still go wrong
BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany’s conservative leader and would-be next chancellor Friedrich Merz has agreed what amounts to a fiscal policy sea-change …
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Germany's CDU and SPD reach historic debt deal to jumpstart defence spending
The agreement reached with the Greens would allow Germany to spend up to €1 trillion on defence and infrastructure over the next decade.
A 3 a.m. Showdown Saved Merz’s Game-Changing Plan for Germany
In the early hours of Friday, Germany’s Greens were given a choice: Would they veto a game-changing spending plan over grievances with …
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Global stocks rebound after S&P 500 correction, safe-haven gold touches record
U.S. equities followed European stocks higher on Friday to end a bumpy week on a positive note, although safe-haven gold hit a record high with …