Friedrich Merz, Greens and Germany

Germany's Greens may torpedo Merz's spending bonanza but hint at deal
Germany's Greens vowed to block plans by likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz for a massive increase in state borrowing but left room for compromise on Monday on measures to revamp the military and revive growth in Europe's biggest economy.
Germany’s Greens make Merz sweat over massive spending plan
The Greens vow to foil the chancellor-in-waiting’s historic plan to invest big in defense and infrastructure. But it may just be a negotiating gambit.
Germany's Merz and SPD reach preliminary deal towards coalition
German election winner Friedrich Merz's conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD) have concluded preliminary talks towards forming a coalition government, heads of the parties said on Saturday.
Clock Ticks for German Fiscal Bonanza but Merz Ally Optimistic
A senior ally of Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday was optimistic about securing support for a massive increase in state borrowing this month, seeing the basis for a deal on defence with the Greens party after emergency talks.
German Greens See Chance for Defense Spending Deal This Week
Germany’s Greens are ready to negotiate and are hoping for an agreement by the end of this week in a dispute over defense spending with the country’s prospective next ruling coalition led by Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz.
Germany Readies to Finally Lead Europe, If Merz Can Pull It Off
With Europe experiencing its most devastating war since 1945 and President Donald Trump ripping up the transatlantic alliance ...
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German troop levels down despite recruiting push, as Merz calls for less dependence on US military
The German military is facing a manpower crisis, with overall troop levels down despite a recruiting effort aimed at building ...
Germany's Merz and SPD clear first hurdle to forming coalition
Friedrich Merz promised tougher measures to tackle illegal migration, including by turning away people at Germany's borders ...
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Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany’s top job after election?
He has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent’s security as it grapples with the new Trump administration and Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Merz Appears Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor
Exit polls suggest that Friedrich Merz, the candidate for the conservative Christian Democrats who has vowed to bring stronger leadership in Europe, will be Germany’s next leader. The hard-right AfD ...
Germany's Merz wants European nuclear weapons to boost US shield
The German chancellor-in-waiting said he would like talks with France and Britain about sharing weapons, but not as a ...
Germany's Merz bets on spending boost to revive ailing economy
The BDI, Germany's influential industrial lobby, has welcomed the plans and said they would provide much-needed relief for energy-hungry sectors such as steel and chemicals, as well as the small- and ...
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Germany's Debt Reform Dilemma: Balancing Borrowing and Security
Germany's plans for increased state borrowing face challenges, with Greens party's support uncertain and legal hurdles looming. Election winner Friedrich Merz prioritizes defense spending reforms amid ...
Germany's AfD: Merz breaking election promises, bowing to SPD
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has charged that Friedrich Merz, the country's likely next chancellor, has ...
Why Merz Faces a Tough Path to Loosen Germany’s Fiscal Rules
Germany plans to amend its constitution in order to remove limits on raising debt for defense and set up a €500 billion ($541 ...