Merz won the German election. Here’s what it means for Europe.
Feb 23, 2025 · BRUSSELS ― Conservative leader Friedrich Merz won the German election Sunday and is on track to take the reins of the EU’s largest economy. It’s not yet clear exactly …
How Friedrich Merz Will Try to Lead Europe Despite a Weakened …
Feb 24, 2025 · And yet Friedrich Merz will step into Germany’s top job with an immediate chance to be the most influential German chancellor globally since the financial crisis heyday of his …
Can Friedrich Merz get Europe out of its funk? - The Economist
3 days ago · Mr Merz was a protégé of Wolfgang Schäuble, a flinty finance minister who argued that Germany and France should forge ahead when others in Europe lacked the willingness to …
Who is Friedrich Merz? Meet the man set to be Germany's next …
Feb 23, 2025 · Germany 's election winner Friedrich Merz has vowed to rule Europe's largest economy by returning to his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party's conservative roots, …
The Man Who Would Remake Europe - The Atlantic
6 days ago · Merz wants Europe to become sovereign and free of foreign interference because he believes that the new administration in Washington, like Moscow, seeks to divide and …
German election 2025: Friedrich Merz on track to be Europe's …
Feb 23, 2025 · Who is Friedrich Merz? Meet Europe’s most powerful leader as US turns its back After winning the German election, the conservative leader must navigate a new era without …
Friedrich Merz has won the German elections. What does it mean …
Feb 24, 2025 · Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has triumphed at Germany’s ballot boxes, paving his way to become the next chancellor. His win is of particular significance to Europe — …
Europe turns to Germany's Merz for leadership and stability
02/24/2025 February 24, 2025. German voters picked Conservative party head Friedrich Merz to lead Germany, and by extension Europe, during a decisive stress test in trans-Atlantic relations.
Who Is Friedrich Merz, the Man Poised to Be Germany’s Next …
Feb 23, 2025 · Friedrich Merz, head of the conservative Christian Democrats, has vowed to bring stronger leadership to Europe, where the new Trump administration has sowed anxiety. By …
Merz wins a messy election then calls for independence from …
Feb 23, 2025 · As expected, Friedrich Merz’s opposition Christian Democrats (cdu) won Germany’s federal election on February 23rd, in tandem with their Bavarian sister party, the …