EuropeAt the same time as billions are flowing out to Ukraine and immigration is streaming into Germany, Germans are expected to work longer hours.
CDU
CDU wins in North Rhine-Westphalia – AfD triples its support
EuropeThe national-conservative party that has been strongest in eastern Germany is now also growing significantly in western Germany.
Merz after the election win: “Nobody wants to close Germany’s borders”
EuropeCDU leader backs down on election promise and rejects AfD for Social Democrats.
BlackRock executive’s Christian Democrats win German election
EuropeBlackRock executive Merz forms new government after Social Democrats' disastrous election – AfD becomes the second largest party.
Former BlackRock executive expected to become Germany’s new Chancellor
EuropeAlternative for Germany looks set for a record election - but it doesn't seem to be enough to become the largest party.
Germany’s Christian Democrats want to ban Alternative for Germany
EuropeS and CDU accuse the party of "fighting parliamentarism".
Cartoon of the week
CDU party leader: “Immediate immigration stop for Afghans and Syrians”
WorldChristian Democratic Union of Germany party leader, Friedrich Merz, does a complete 180 after Friday's fatal knife attack.
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