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Merz Backs 50+1 as DFL Re-Elects Watzke and Confronts Spending Strain

Antitrust scrutiny of investor limits is pushing the league toward tighter financial controls.

Late Drama and Upsets Mark Bundesliga Opening Weekend

Early Retirement Surge Intensifies German Pension Reform Dispute

Merz Meets President Trump in Washington as Trade Disputes and Ukraine Peace Plans Stall

Friedrich Merz Set to Become Germany’s Next Chancellor Today

Germany's CDU Faces Internal Rift Over Russia Sanctions Stance

EU Embarks on Ambitious Defense Overhaul as Russia Threat Looms

Bundestag Approves Historic €500 Billion Financial Package

Germany's Coalition Reaches Agreement on Historic $500 Billion Debt-Financed Investment Plan

Friedrich Merz Secures Victory in German Election as SPD Suffers Historic Loss

German Conservatives Win Election as Far-Right AfD Achieves Historic Gains

Germany Prepares for 2025 Bundestag Election as Campaign Enters Final Week

German Bundestag Debate Highlights Political Divisions Ahead of Election

Germany Prepares for Pivotal Bundestag Election Amid Heated Debates

Mass Demonstrations Across Germany Oppose Right-Wing Politics

Aschaffenburg Attack Reignites Debate on Migration Policy and Mental Health Support

German Government Collapses After Scholz Loses Confidence Vote

Germany Prepares for February Election Amid Political Turmoil and Economic Challenges

Angela Merkel Reflects on Leadership, Calls for Schuldenbremse Reform in Memoirs

Angela Merkel's Memoirs Explore Leadership, Challenges, and Legacy