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Merz Rallies CDU in Stuttgart, Vows to Block AfD and Restart Reforms

He trails in surveys heading into state elections that will test his leadership.

Saxony-Anhalt Lawmakers Elect Sven Schulze as Premier in Bid to Blunt AfD Surge

Merz Cancels Apolda Ash Wednesday Appearance, Will Attend Trier Event on Feb. 18

German Government Denies Report of Merz Planning Shake-Up Focused on Jens Spahn

Etiquette Chief Applauds Merz’s Conduct, Urges More Composure in Bundestag

Berlin Justice Senator Says She Would Leave Germany if AfD Won Chancellorship

Helmut Kohl’s Grave Redesign Unveiled in Speyer as Monument-Style Memorial

Protests Over Merz’s Migration Remarks Spread Across Germany

Merz Names AfD His Principal Adversary, Rules Out Any Cooperation

Merkel Condemns AfD as ‘Dehumanizing’ as Merz Unveils Tougher CDU Strategy and Eastern Push

'Caren Miosga' Returns to ARD With Dobrindt Interview, Draws Record-Low Viewership

Selenskyj Concludes Vienna Visit With Military Honors and Austrian Aid Pledge

Merz and Trump to Meet on ZDF’s Maybrit Illner Talk Show June 5

Maischberger spotlights social versus defense priorities in Monday talk show

Alice Weidel lauds Viktor Orbán as ‘beacon of freedom’ at Budapest right-wing summit

Friedrich Merz Fails to Secure Majority in First Bundestag Vote for Chancellor

Germany Faces Political and Economic Crossroads Ahead of Pivotal Election

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Faces Backlash for Calling Black CDU Politician 'Court Jester'

German Chancellor Scholz Criticizes Elon Musk's Support for European Far-Right

Germany Faces Political Turmoil as SPD Questions Scholz's Candidacy