EuropeAt the same time as billions are flowing out to Ukraine and immigration is streaming into Germany, Germans are expected to work longer hours.
Friedrich Merz
Merz acknowledges: The West’s attractiveness is waning
World"It is no longer a given that the world will orient itself towards us and follow our values of liberal democracy", laments the former BlackRock executive.
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: “Germany can no longer afford welfare”
Europe"The welfare state that we have today can no longer be financed with what we produce in the economy", declares the former BlackRock executive.
Merz: Defiant EU nations could be hit with economic punishment
World“If someone wants to push a policy where only one opinion is allowed, that’s the end of democracy in Europe", warns Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
German chancellor aims to build Europe’s largest army – may reinstate conscription
EuropeFormer BlackRock boss Merz wants the Bundeswehr to be "the strongest in Europe".
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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.
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.
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