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Conservative leader Friedrich Merz to be sworn-in as Germany’s Chancellor, ending political stalemate | World News

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz to be sworn-in as Germany’s Chancellor, ending political stalemate | World News

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Conservative leader Friedrich Merz is all set to be sworn-in as Germany’s new chancellor as the parliament is expected to back the Merz led coalition government in Tuesday’s vote, ending six months of political stalemate in Berlin. Lawmakers are expected to vote in the lower house of parliament for Merz to be the new chancellor of the country as his conservative party CDU/CSU, which won the election in February, was able to secure a coalition agreement with the centre-left Social Democrats. As Merz is set to lead Germany, the pressure would be on him and his CDU/CSU to show leadership as Berlin was left in a political vacuum last November when SPD party’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-way coalition collapsed while Europe faced several crises. Story continues below this ad CDU leader Friedrich Merz signs the coalition treaty in Berlin, Germany. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi) “It’s our historical duty to make this government a success,” said CDU leader Friedrich Merz while officially signing the coalition agreement on Monday. In the election held in February, CDU/CSU secured 208 …

German Election Winner Merz Vows ‘Independence’ From US, Europe’s ‘Militarisation’ Amid Trump Threat

German Election Winner Merz Vows ‘Independence’ From US, Europe’s ‘Militarisation’ Amid Trump Threat

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Last Updated:February 24, 2025, 14:39 IST Crux India Germany’s conservative CDU/CSU alliance secured victory in the February 23 elections, with leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieved record gains, nearly doubling its vote share to over 20 percent amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment and security concerns. Merz has pledged a crackdown on irregular immigration and urged a swift coalition formation, warning that Europe must strengthen its defence and reduce reliance on the United States. World leaders, including Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer, reacted to the result, highlighting its impact on European politics and transatlantic relations. n18oc_world n18oc_crux Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

School Assembly News Headlines February 24, 2025: Virat Kohli’s ton versus Pakistan and other news | Latest News India

School Assembly News Headlines February 24, 2025: Virat Kohli’s ton versus Pakistan and other news | Latest News India

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Here is everything you need to be informed on, from business trends and sports events to national and international developments. The top headlines for February 24, 2025 are as follows: News Headlines for School assembly news for February 24, 2025(PTI) National *Maha Kumbh: 13 FIRs against 140 social media handles for ‘misleading content’ *Amid talks with Centre, farmers outfit Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to call off Feb 25 ‘Delhi Chalo’ march *Telangana tunnel collapse: Minister says chances of survival of workers bleak; water, silt impede rescue operation *Odisha asks KIIT authorities to initiate action against ‘unruly’ employees *Chhattisgarh village votes for 1st time since independence during panchayat polls *Mehbooba joins PDP’s alcohol ban campaign; NC reminds party of ‘their days in power’ *‘Just TVs breaking’: Delhi Police celebrate India’s Champions Trophy win with a cheeky dig at Pakistan International *Pope Francis facing kidney issues amid double pneumonia treatment: Vatican *Germany Election: Chancellor Scholz’s SPD concedes defeat *Why was American Airlines’ New York-New Delhi flight abruptly diverted to Rome? *Trump administration is firing 2,000 USAID workers and …

Germany faces snap election as Scholz’s coalition crumbles | News Today News

Germany faces snap election as Scholz’s coalition crumbles | News Today News

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Germany’s ruling coalition collapsed on Wednesday as Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked his finance minister and paved the way for a snap election, triggering political chaos in Europe’s largest economy hours after Donald Trump won the US presidential election. After sacking Finance Minister Christian Lindner of the Free Democrats (FDP) party, Scholz is expected to head a minority government with his Social Democrats and the Greens, the second-largest party. He would have to rely on cobbled-together parliamentary majorities to pass legislation and he plans to hold a parliamentary confidence vote in his government on Jan. 15, which could trigger snap elections by the end of March. Scholz said he would ask Friedrich Merz, leader of the opposition conservatives who are far ahead in polls, for support in passing the budget and boosting military spending. Merz is due to respond in a Thursday morning news conference. The collapse of Scholz’s three-way alliance caps months of wrangling over budget policy and Germany’s economic direction, with the government’s popularity sinking and far-right and far-left forces surging. “We need a …