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Explained: Why Germany’s SPD Backed a Coalition With the CDU To Form New Government

Explained: Why Germany’s SPD Backed a Coalition With the CDU To Form New Government

30 Apr 2025

Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) has formally backed a coalition agreement with the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, securing a pivotal role in the next government despite a poor showing in the February general elections, foreign media reported on Wednesday. The deal was endorsed by 84.6% of SPD members who voted, with...

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Who Is Lars Klingbeil, Set To Become Next German Vice Chancellor?

Who Is Lars Klingbeil, Set To Become Next German Vice Chancellor?

30 Apr 2025

Lars Klingbeil, co-leader of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), is set to assume the role of vice chancellor and federal finance minister in the new government, party officials have confirmed, DW reported on Wednesday. The move follows the SPD membership’s overwhelming approval of a coalition deal with the CDU/CSU bloc,...

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Social Democrats Approve Coalition Deal, Paving Way for New German Government

Social Democrats Approve Coalition Deal, Paving Way for New German Government

30 Apr 2025

In a decisive move, members of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) have overwhelmingly approved the coalition deal, with 84.6% of those who cast their votes in favour, The Guardian reported on Wednesday. The result, which was announced through a social media update, also revealed that 15.4% voted against the agreement,...

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Germany’s New Government To Prioritize India In Foreign Policy, Says Envoy

Germany’s New Government To Prioritize India In Foreign Policy, Says Envoy

13 Apr 2025

Germany’s incoming government is set to place India high on its diplomatic agenda, according to the country’s Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Dr Philipp Ackermann. The envoy highlighted a deep commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, especially in defence cooperation. India Named in Coalition Agreement Speaking at the Carnegie Global Tech...

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Germany’s Friedrich Merz Secures Landmark Deal With Greens on Increase in Borrowing

Germany’s Friedrich Merz Secures Landmark Deal With Greens on Increase in Borrowing

14 Mar 2025

German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz has secured a landmark agreement with the Greens on a substantial increase in state borrowing, marking a significant shift in the European nation's long-standing fiscal conservatism, Reuters reported on Friday, citing sources close to the negotiations. Merz’s conservatives, along with the Social Democrats—who are negotiating to...

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Germany’s Friedrich Merz Open to Talks On Sharing UK and French Nuclear Weapons: Report

Germany’s Friedrich Merz Open to Talks On Sharing UK and French Nuclear Weapons: Report

09 Mar 2025

Germany's chancellor-elect, Friedrich Merz, has expressed openness for talks with France and the UK on sharing nuclear weapons, but not as a substitute for US nuclear protection of Europe, Reuters reported on Sunday. “Sharing nuclear weapons is an issue that we need to talk about …we have to become stronger...

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Ukraine Highly Values Germany’s Efforts to Restore European Security, Zelenskyy Says After Discussion With Friedrich Merz

Ukraine Highly Values Germany’s Efforts to Restore European Security, Zelenskyy Says After Discussion With Friedrich Merz

04 Mar 2025

Ukraine highly values Germany's efforts to restore European security and protect "lives in our country", Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday, after what he termed was a 'productive' conversation with Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader and likely German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz. Appreciating Berlin's support for Kyiv, Zelenskyy acknowledged the...

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Who Is Friedrich Merz? The Conservative Leader Poised To Become Germany’s New Chancellor

Who Is Friedrich Merz? The Conservative Leader Poised To Become Germany’s New Chancellor

24 Feb 2025

Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz is poised to take charge as the country’s next leader after his party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), secured the largest vote share in the general elections. The CDU, in alliance with the Christian Social Union (CSU), defeated Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left Social Democratic Party...

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Germany’s Next Chancellor, Friedrich Merz Wants ‘Independence’ From US, Calls For Replacement For NATO

Germany’s Next Chancellor, Friedrich Merz Wants ‘Independence’ From US, Calls For Replacement For NATO

24 Feb 2025

Even before the final results of Germany’s election were in, Friedrich Merz delivered a statement that could redefine transatlantic relations, signaling a dramatic shift away from the United States under President Donald Trump. Merz, who is poised to become Germany’s next leader, accused the Trump administration of disregarding Europe’s security...

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