Who is Friedrich Merz, Merkel’s rival and German election frontrunner?
Friedrich Merz, the 69-year-old veteran German politician with a hardline stance on migration and an expensive aviation hobby ...
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Christian Democrats Hand Golden Ticket to German Far Right
Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), introduced a nonbinding motion in the ...
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Germany's 'debt brake' at centre of economic debate
It was introduced in 2009 by the government of then-chancellor Angela Merkel, at a time of debate about national debt levels ...
As Germany’s economic miracle unravels, its dark past is coming back to haunt it
Having established a clear lead over both the centre-Left Social Democrats (SPD) and Greens, this motley movement of ...
Conservative leads German election race in shadow of far right
The AfD has drawn support as a spate of deadly attacks has inflamed the immigration debate. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Cheat sheet on Germany's colour-coded politics
Germany is preparing for elections after its previous three-party coalition collapsed. The main political parties are aligned by color codes and potential coalitions are described using national flags ...
The beautiful UK city that's now a 'second class Vegas' as violent crime runs rife
Once known for its place in ancient and influential texts, Canterbury, Kent, has become synonymous with gangs, chaos, and ...