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Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to lead Germany after its election?
Friedrich Merz has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent's security as it grapples with the new Trump administration and Russia's war on Ukraine.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
The Guardian view on Germany’s election result: Merz’s task is formidable | Editorial
The victorious CDU leader is likely to be more proactive on the European stage. He will also need to forge broad alliances at home to see off the far right. Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
How TikTok Helped Germany’s Left to a Surprise Election Showing
Struggling a month ago, the Die Linke party surged into Parliament by riding a backlash against conservative immigration policy.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Elon Musk Congratulates AfD Leader on Germany’s Election Results
The leader of the party said she received the call after the party known as the AfD finished second in national elections, by far the best showing in its history.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Why Germany’s debt rules are a bellwether for EU defence spending
Also in this newsletter: can European lawmakers convince the US to change its tone on digital taxes?Financial Times - 6d -
How a Demographic ‘Doom Loop’ Helped Germany’s Far Right
Understanding the Alternative for Germany’s success in Sunday’s elections.The New York Times - 6d -
Germany’s AfD brings ‘friendly face of National Socialism’ into fold
Far-right parliamentary group embraces radicals after record gains in Sunday’s electionFinancial Times - 6d -
German Central Bank Loss Points to More Economic Woes for Germany
The central bank’s president said it was “not possible to rule out” a third year of no economic growth.The New York Times - 6d -
At least 2 people hurt as shots are fired near a courthouse in western Germany
Police say that at least two people were injured when shots were fired near a courthouse in western GermanyABC News - 5d -
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Merz’s all-male team photo revives question of gender equality in Germany
Image posted on social media rekindles idea that prospective new chancellor has a Frauenproblem . Six beaming election winners huddled around a table and not a woman among them: a viral social ...The Guardian - 4d -
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Mirroring the far right on immigration backfired for Germany’s political centre | Johannes Hillje
Even the Greens hardened their rhetoric and lost votes as a result. The message is clear: the new government must offer hope, not hatred. Germany’s next government will be a coalition of the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Germany’s Merz in ‘difficult’ talks over plans to boost defence spending
Debate over multibillion-Euro top-up to military fund is playing a central role in exploratory coalition discussionsFinancial Times - 3d -
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Just 1 voter backed AfD in Germany's smallest town
In the smallest town in Germany, just one out of 228 eligible voters cast their ballot for Alternative for Germany even as the far-right, anti-immigrant party’s saw historic gains elsewhere in the ...ABC News - 3d -
Germany and the European Union should brace for difficult structural reforms
Twenty-five years after the launch of the euro, the European Union faces a serious predicament.The Hill - 3d -
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At least 1 killed in apparent vehicle ramming attack in Mannheim, Germany
Police in Mannheim, Germany asked people to avoid the downtown area amid an ongoing operation after a vehicle reportedly hit a crowd.CBS News - 13h -
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At least one dead after suspected Germany car ramming
A car drove into a crowd of people in the western German city of Mannheim, killing at least one person, according to German police. Local authorities said a police operation was under way in the ...NBC News - 13h -
2 killed and several injured in suspected car ramming in Mannheim, Germany
At least two people were killed and several more were injured in a suspected car ramming in the west German city of Mannheim on Monday, officials said.NBC News - 10h -
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At Least Two Killed After Car Rams Crowd in Mannheim, Germany
The police in Mannheim, in the country’s southwest, said that the driver, a 40-year-old German citizen, had been arrested and that they did not believe he had a political motive.The New York Times - 7h -
Germany’s Merz says Trump-Zelensky fight a 'deliberate escalation' by US
Germany's Friedrich Merz, poised to be his country's next chancellor, said he thinks the explosive exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Trump on Friday resulted ...The Hill - 2h -
Stop criticising Trump and sign $500bn mineral deal, US official advises Kyiv
National security adviser says Ukraine is wrong to push back against Trump’s approach to peace talks with Russia. White House officials have told Ukraine to stop badmouthing Donald Trump and to ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
I tried to stop rage-honking my car horn – but what am I to do with all this anger?
My ‘achievable’ self-development goal of trying not to be angry was difficult. It’s what you do with that feeling that matters. A couple of years ago, I decided to go for more “achievable” new year ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Long after he dominated for his beloved Bruins, Bill Walton never stopped making UCLA feel special
UCLA players and people around the team share their fondest memories of Bill Walton, whose life will be honored before Sunday's game against Ohio State.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
USMNT's Josh Sargent can't stop scoring for Norwich, eyes USA soccer return: 'I want to take my opportunity'
The American striker has been in sensational form for the Canaries but wants to carry that over to the red, white and blueCBS Sports - Feb. 23 -
Stock investors stopped freaking out over interest rates. Now this threat is re-emerging.
Investors appear to be doing a lot less hand-wringing over higher interest rates lately, but plenty of market risks are still coming up on the horizon.MarketWatch - Feb. 23 -
Putin plays the long game. He has punished Ukraine – and he won’t stop there | Yaroslav Hrytsak
Like a judo master, the Russian aggressor wears down his opponents until they break. Then he comes back for more. I have a friend, an American author, who writes about war. Over the past decades, ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Why we should stop wishing we were special – and celebrate being ordinary
Trying to dazzle others with our brilliance all the time can lead us into dark places and take us further away from who we really are. Many of us suffer from a wish to be special. We toil away in ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Hims & Hers shares tumble after company misses on margin, says may stop selling some weight loss drugs
Hims & Hers Health reported fourth-quarter results on Monday that beat analysts' expectations, but the stock sank in extended trading.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
One Tech Tip: Getting a lot of unwanted phone calls? Here are ways to stop them
Unwanted phone calls are out of controlABC News - 4d -
Trump’s tariff push has spooked investors. Here’s what it would take for him to step in to stop the selling.
The latest wobble in the U.S. stock market has been fairly modest so far, with the S&P 500 still within 4% of its record closing high from last week. But that hasn’t stopped some on Wall Street ...MarketWatch - 4d
