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Bundestag prepares to vote on historic borrowing package in key test for Merz

Likely next chancellor needs two-thirds majority to back €500bn infrastructure fund and relaxation of debt rules

The Guardian - UK

German Parliament To Vote On Huge Spending Boost For Defence, Infrastructure

German lawmakers will vote Tuesday on a massive spending boost for defence and infrastructure proposed by chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz amid concern over the United States' commitment to Europe's security.

International Business Times

Germany's CDU and SPD reach historic debt deal to jumpstart defence spending

The agreement reached with the Greens would allow Germany to spend up to €1 trillion on defence and infrastructure over the next decade.

Euronews

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‘Germany is back’: Merz secures Greens’ support for defence spend boost

Backing of Greens is tantamount to approval of chancellor-in-waiting’s proposal to relax debt brake

The Guardian - UK

Germany's Merz Urges MPs To Back Spending Bonanza In Fiery Debate

Germany's likely next leader Friedrich Merz said Thursday urgent action was needed to boost the country's under-resourced military and ailing economy, as he defended plans for a spending bonanza during a fiery parliamentary debate.

International Business Times

Migrant centre in Germany feels the heat from rising far right

Germany is home to the largest number of asylum seekers among the EU member states. But a growing political shift to the right has put increasing pressure on these new arrivals – and those who provide services for them.

Radio France Internationale

Labour MP warns party of ‘uncanny’ parallels with Germany’s defeated SPD

Exclusive: Jake Richards says government needs to focus on issues such as immigration and welfare to fight off Reform

The Guardian - UK

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American severance may be averted, but Europe’s leaders must fear the worst

Head-spinning speed of events leaves EU adapting at pace while trying to infer Trump’s possible geo-strategic aims

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Merz’s U-turn on debt: Germany responds to the signs of the times

Editorial: The chancellor-elect’s proposals for gamechanging spending on defence and infrastructure are the right response to a new era

The Guardian - UK

Germany Set For Massive Rearmament As Divide With US Widens

Germany is set to rearm in a way not seen since World War II after likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said his government would vastly increase defence spending.

International Business Times

Mirroring the far right on immigration backfired for Germany’s political centre

Even the Greens hardened their rhetoric and lost votes as a result. The message is clear: the new government must offer hope, not hatred, says political consultant Johannes Hillje

The Guardian - UK

It’s the liberal German dilemma: Merz is anathema, but he might stand up to Trump

Amid the gloom, the truth is dawning: the country faces hard political choices, and needs a more muscular approach to defence, says journalist and author John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK

German parliament in race against time to sign off on new defence fund

Friedrich Merz, expected to be next chancellor, has spoken of urgent need for ramped-up defence, but ‘blocking minority’ could form in future Bundestag

The Guardian - UK

Far-right AfD and socialist left win over young Germans, election reveals

Young Germans flocked to opposite ends of the political spectrum in the federal election, rejecting the centre.

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Macron warns Trump against ‘surrender’ in Ukraine

US and French presidents disagree over aid and efforts to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine. Plus, are airships the future again?

Al Jazeera

Germany’s Merz lashes out at Trump’s US while trying to form coalition

Triumphant CDU leader hits out at Washington and calls for stronger European security amid attempts to build government.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Germany’s election result: Merz’s task is formidable

Editorial: The victorious CDU leader is likely to be more proactive on the European stage. He will also need to forge broad alliances at home to see off the far right

The Guardian - UK

A country divided: Five key takeaways from the German election

A detailed look at the results reveals a divided nation increasingly drifting to fringes as dissatisfaction with mainstream parties mounts

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The Independent UK

Fears after rise of far right in eastern Germany leaves multicultural Berlin surrounded

Germans on either side of the voting spectrum in the capital tell Tom Watling they voted out of fear

The Independent UK

How Germany voted: Election results map shows far-right AfD surge in East as CDU win most seats

The conservative alliance led by Feidrich Merz took the most seats in the German Bundestag, but Alice Weidel’s far-right AfD is close behind.

The Conversation

German election: the results explained as Friedrich Merz comes out swinging for Europe

Friedrich Merz, the presumptive chancellor of Germany, has confirmed he will seek a coalition with the social democratic SPD after the Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) won the February 23 election, topping the poll with 28.5%. Although the SPD has gone from winning the last election to a record low result of…

International Business Times

Stunned SPD Turns To Supporting Role In New German Government

After a humbling election defeat for Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his Social Democrats (SPD), the party looked to collect itself on Monday in preparation for a potential new role as the junior partner in a conservative-led government.

The Guardian - UK

Germany election: Merz says it’s ‘five to midnight’ for Europe

Leader of victorious conservative alliance says continent must build defence capability as US moves towards ‘America alone’ motto

Fortune

Trump claims German election results vindicate his agenda. The winners disagree

Germany's likely next chancellor warned Europe can no longer rely on its American allies: "I never thought I would end up one day having to say that."

The Independent UK

Friedrich Merz: Who is Germany’s election winner and how will he fare against AfD leader Alice Weidel?

Friedrich Merz has taken aim at the US and says Europe must stand up for itself

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