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Germany, new government

German business leaders say new government must act quickly to rescue stagnant economy

Germany’s businesses have been frustrated by government inaction on the stagnating economy. Sunday’s national election raises hopes of a stable two-party coalition of conservatives and center-left Social Democrats,

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German CEOs say new government must be formed quickly to boost economy

German business leaders called for the swift formation of a new government after Sunday's election, saying Europe's largest economy could not afford to waste any time as companies suffer from high costs,

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Top German bosses want government formed fast amid fresh signs the once-mighty economy is on its knees

After an election that saw the country shift to the Right, Friedrich Merz looks likely to lead a coalition between his CDU party and the Social Democrats.

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German industry demands relief from new government

Following German elections business owners hope for a more proactive government growth policy. Especially industry leaders demand cost reductions, including less bureacracy, cheaper energy and more public spending.

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German conservatives were expecting more from Merz’s election victory

CDU celebrations are muted because a 28.52pc vote share means a weaker negotiating position in coalition with the centre-Left SPD

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

Who is Friedrich Merz? Meet the conservative leader taking the reins of the German chancellery

Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country faces economic and diplomatic crises.

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German elections: CDU’s Merz looks set to be next chancellor as far-right AfD surges

Millions of Germans are voting in snap elections. The centre-right CDU is predicted to win the biggest share of votes, putting its leader Friedrich Merz in pole position to be next chancellor. Follow live updates.

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Reuters · 2d

What election projections mean for Germany's ailing economy

Germany's opposition conservatives CDU/CSU won the national election on Sunday, putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next chancellor while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)came in second,

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 1d

Germany Election Shows a Politically Rightward Shift

Far-right gains and a ‘sharper and edgier’ chancellor are among the takeaways from the country’s contest, an expert says.

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Germany’s election shock: Key results, implications, and what’s next

Friedrich Merz is poised to become Germany’s next chancellor, but his victory may not deliver the stability many voters had hoped for. The 2025 election marks a major turning point for Germany, with a sharp rightward shift and the collapse of the center-left.

From immigration to economy, what are the challenges awaiting Germany's Friedrich Merz?

Friedrich Merz, who has been declared winner in Germany’s elections, has a long to-do list to fulfil his promise of building ...

Wary of Trump, Germany's Merz warns it's 'five minutes to midnight for Europe'

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Merz prioritizes Ukraine and US, vows to tackle migration and economy after German election win

Provisional results confirm that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election, while a ...

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Merz will aggressively pursue economic ties between U.S. and Germany, former ambassador says

John Emerson, former U.S. ambassador to Germany, discusses the German election result, which he describes as "very good news.

Economy, immigration, Elon Musk at center of German election; conservative candidate favored to win

Germans go to the polls Sunday. Chancellor Scholz's Social Democrats are likely to lose to the conservative CDU party, as the ...

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Germany's Merz rules out quick reform of state debt limits

Election winner Friedrich Merz on Tuesday ruled out a quick reform to Germany's state borrowing limits known as the "debt ...

Germany's Merz wants quick coalition formation to finance defense effort

The Christian Democrat, whose party won the parliamentary elections, quickly began negotiating with the Social Democrats to ...

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Germany’s election will usher in new leadership — but might not turn tides for the country's struggling economy

Friedrich Merz has criticized Olaf Scholz on the economy, but experts question if a government led by the Christian ...

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