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Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz is the chairman of Germany's center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
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Abortion in Germany: Preelection push for liberalization
Abortion in Germany: Preelection push for liberalization
A cross-party initiative wants to decriminalize abortion in the early stage of pregnancy. But conservatives are opposed.
'No huge surprises' as Angela Merkel publishes her memoir
'No huge surprises' as Angela Merkel publishes her memoir
Reading Angela Merkel’s memoir feels a bit like listening ‘to her internal voice’ says DW’s Michaela Kuefner.
Who are Germany's top candidates in the 2025 election?
Who are Germany's top candidates in the 2025 election?
Germany's political parties have selected their top candidates for the February 23 snap elections. Here is the lineup.
Merkel nemesis Friedrich Merz aims to be German chancellor
Merkel nemesis Friedrich Merz aims to be German chancellor
Friedrich Merz, long a conservative icon among the Christian Democrats, wants to unseat Olaf Scholz and lead Germany.
What can Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz still get done?
What can Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz still get done?
Lame duck? Not quite: Chancellor Olaf Scholz is determined to use his last weeks in office to pass vital laws.
Scholz addresses lawmakers after coalition collapse
Scholz addresses lawmakers after coalition collapse
Germany's chancellor urged all parties to pull together to pass important legislation ahead of a confidence vote.
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In the spotlight
Germany's election campaigning kicks off in parliament
Chancellor Scholz wants opposition help to pass legislation before the election, but the conservative CDU is reluctant.
Germany faces major challenges ahead of snap election
The opposition has accused Olaf Scholz of stalling, while others have been arguing that local authorities need time.
Is Germany still able to act on foreign policy?
Germany's government collapsed over budget issues such as increasing aid to Ukraine, but the opposition vows continuity.
Germany's governing coalition collapses: What now?
Chancellor Olaf Scholz, of the Social Democratic party, has called for a confidence-vote in January.
Menopause: German lawmakers push to break a taboo
One year before the general election, lawmakers have taken up the issue of menopause, hoping to attract female voters.
Will Germany's far-right AfD party be banned?
German lawmakers have united in an attempt to ban the Alternative for Germany party. Can they succeed?
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