New chancellor, old constraints: Germany’s Friedrich Merz will have a hard time freeing the country from its self-imposed shackles
Mark I. Vail, Wake Forest University Friedrich Merz received a rude shock on the morning of May 6, 2025, as…
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Friedrich Merz confirmed as Germany’s chancellor – but betrayal by MPs in a secret ballot means he starts from a position of weakness
Ed Turner, Aston University Friedrich Merz has been confirmed as Germany’s new chancellor after a close shave left his future…
Emotions erupted late Saturday evening at Hamburger SV’s arena
Emotions erupted late Saturday evening at Hamburger SV’s arena following the club’s return to the first tier after seven years.…
Germany’s Chancellor Invites Trump to Berlin
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has invited U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Berlin in their first official…
Merz, leader of Germany’s CDU, sworn in as Chancellor
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), was sworn in as Chancellor on Tuesday during a session…
Far-right AfD tops German poll for first time – just weeks after Friedrich Merz’s election win
Ed Turner, Aston University The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has topped a national poll for the first time, prompting…
Bayern Munich Extends Bundesliga Lead With Dominant Win Over Heidenheim
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Bayern Munich moved nine points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with a commanding 4-0 victory…