The Economist19h
A fantastic start for Friedrich Merz
Mr Merz revealed plans for two changes to the debt brake, a constitutional provision in place since 2009 that lets the ...
Nordot on MSN7h
Germany's Merz, NATO chief Rutte discuss Europe's defence capability
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz, the country's presumptive next chancellor, on Wednesday discussed Europe's defence ...
USA TODAY on MSN10d
Who is Friedrich Merz? Meet the conservative leader taking the reins of the German chancellery
Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country faces ...
The New York Times2d
Germany Needs to Get Its Act Together. Under Him, It Won’t.
Mr. Hermsmeier is a journalist who writes about Germany’s politics and society. Friedrich Merz didn’t waste time. Having led his party, the Christian Democrats, to first place in Germany’s ...
The Economist19h
Can Friedrich Merz get Europe out of its funk?
The first step towards Mr Merz being effective on the European stage is for him to forge a coalition with the centre-left ...
Germany, Once a Beacon of Frugality, Jolts Europe With Planned Spending Splurge
Berlin’s decision to lift all caps on military spending and binge on infrastructure marks a U-turn for the fiscally ...
Politico Europe1d
Germany’s spending bazooka propels euro, borrowing costs higher
The moves are a reaction to the announcement late on Tuesday that Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz had ...