UNCOVERED: 5 - The Untold Story

Why Friedrich Merz’s voting debacle could upset his ambitious plans for the EU

The voting fiasco has shaken the beginning of a leadership that was supposed to signal a new era of stability

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Bundestag elects CDU's Friedrich Merz as new German chancellor in repeat vote

The CDU party leader was confirmed as Germany's chancellor on Tuesday in a second vote after a tumultuous first round saw him fall six votes short.

Euronews · May 6, 2025

German parliament elects Merz as chancellor in second round of voting

New leader secures 325 votes after humiliating loss in first round inflicted by 18 unnamed coalition rebels

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025

Germany set for new government as mainstream parties sign coalition deal

New government must revive economy as Ukraine war and Trump complicate European security and trade.

Al Jazeera · May 5, 2025

Germany's intelligence service moves against far-right AfD, sets off quarrel with US

Germany's domestic intelligence service on Friday designated the far-right AfD party as an extremist group, setting off a diplomatic spat with the United States.

Radio France Internationale · May 3, 2025

Germany's AfD Dealt Blow With Right-wing Extremist Label

Germany's domestic intelligence service on Friday designated the far-right AfD party as an extremist group, handing authorities greater powers to monitor it and fuelling calls for it to be banned.

International Business Times · May 2, 2025

Germany's new government vows tougher border controls once Merz takes office

The incoming German government of Friedrich Merz said it will tighten and expand border controls in an effort to combat irregular immigration.

Euronews · Apr 30, 2025

Germany's Next Finance Minister, 'Bridge-builder' Lars Klingbeil

Germany's incoming finance minister Lars Klingbeil is a self-styled political "bridge-builder" whose calm and personable demeanour belies his sharp political instincts.

International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025

Germany's Merz to form government after SPD backs coalition deal with conservatives

Germany's coalition government has cleared its final hurdle to power after the Social Democrats (SPD) voted in favour of the agreement.

Euronews · Apr 30, 2025

Ukraine PM says US investment agreement ‘good, equal and beneficial’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025