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German election winner vows 'real independence' from US
Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's center-right Christian Democrats, who finished first in Sunday's election, has vowed “real independence from the USA" as he sets about forming a coalition ...The Hill - 6h -
Germany’s election winner pledges ‘independence from US’
Friedrich Merz says the Trump administration is ‘largely indifferent’ to Europe’s fateFinancial Times - 15h -
German election winner to welcome Netanyahu despite ICC arrest warrant
Israeli prime minister’s office describes Friedrich Merz’s gesture as ‘overt defiance’ of international courtFinancial Times - 7h -
Five key takeaways from the German election
Friedrich Merz's conservatives have won, but the vote has thrown up some fascinating stories.BBC News - 5h -
FirstFT: Germany’s Friedrich Merz pledges ‘independence from US’
Also in today’s newsletter, staff revolt at FTI and Apple’s DEI and OpenAI initiatives under fireFinancial Times - 12h -
Germany to move toward 'independence' from US, new leader says
Friedrich Merz's CDU party emerged as the largest party in Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, earning 28.6% of the vote.ABC News - 6h -
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Voting begins in high-stakes German election watched closely by Europe and US
Conservative Friedrich Merz is expected to win, but the far-right AfD is set for a strong second place.BBC News - 1d -
2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards: Complete Winners List
Here’s who went home a winner at the Indy Spirit Awards, held on the beach in Santa Monica, Calif., on Saturday.The New York Times - 1d -
Final push for votes in Germany election as frontrunner vows to lead in Europe
Germany's rival political leaders take their fight for votes right to the last minute before a pivotal election.BBC News - 2d -
German federal election 2025: what’s at stake?
Everything you need to know about the parties, policies and voting in Sunday’s pollsFinancial Times - 3d -
Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important
German voters go to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal vote focused on immigration, security and the economy.BBC News - 2d -
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German voters shift to the right in Sunday’s elections
Centre-right leader Friedrich Merz set to become Germany’s next chancellorFinancial Times - 17h -
What the German election result means for Europe
Also in this newsletter: Emmanuel Macron tries to woo TrumpFinancial Times - 16h -
5 Takeaways From Germany’s Election
Friedrich Merz and his party won, Elon Musk didn’t seem to move voters, and more lessons from an early German vote with big implications for Europe.The New York Times - 8h -
German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets
The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.MarketWatch - 3d -
Willingness to ease off ‘debt brake’ may decide the German election
Rule dating from 2009 that limits borrowing looks vulnerable as main political parties promise to revive stalled economy. Germany is used to running its economy with the brake on. Ever since the ...The Guardian - 3d -
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Germans head to the polls in critical election with far-right gains expected
Germans are voting in the 2025 federal election on Sunday, with a leadership change all but guaranteed.CNBC - 1d -
German election as it happened: Friedrich Merz set to become chancellor
Christian Democrats secure under 30 per cent of vote, while far-right AfD comes in historic second placeFinancial Times - 1d -
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German Voters Took Note of Election Interference by Trump Administration Officials
Several voters took note of a speech by Vice President JD Vance this month, when he told European leaders to stop shunning parties deemed “extreme.”The New York Times - 1d -
Far-right German party sees best election results in years
AfD, the far-right German political party, saw its best election results since forming 12 years ago. Holly Williams has the latest.CBS News - 21h -
Conservatives win German election but far-right AfD doubles support
Results show CDU/CSU will be largest party but success of Alternative für Deutschland likely to complicate formation of a government. The conservative opposition has won the most votes in Germany’s ...The Guardian - 19h -
Conservative opposition wins German election, far right is second
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives won lackluster victory.ABC News - 20h -
Conservatives win German election and far-right surges, results show
Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election, while far-right party AfD surged to become the nation's second-largest.CBS News - 15h -
German Election 2025: Friedrich Merz Appears Poised to Be Next Chancellor
The Christian Democrat, who appeared to have a path to a stable governing coalition, hopes to lead Europe’s response to President Trump’s reshuffling of alliances.The New York Times - 16h -
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German election shows how far green wave has receded in Europe
Result is further evidence that political conversation around the climate crisis has shifted. German election live – latest updates In the final days of an election campaign dominated by ...The Guardian - 9h -
The fight at the heart of the German election is simmering everywhere | Zoe Williams
In all similar democracies, left and right are having versions of the same argument: does ‘electable’ mean centrist or radical?. As the German election results land, a lot of people are looking ...The Guardian - 6h -
Winners, losers from NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway
HAMPTON, Ga. — Here is a look at the winners and losers from Sunday’s Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Five takeaways from Germany’s historic election — in charts
Non-voters and young people turned out for the AfD and far left, depriving the CDU of an enthusiastic mandateFinancial Times - 12h -
Outgoing German chancellor Scholz decries far-right AfD's historic gains in Sunday's election
Outgoing German chancellor Scholz decries far-right AfD's historic gains in Sunday's electionABC News - 1d -
German conservatives lead election with far-right AfD in second place, exit polls show
The far-right Alternative for Germany made huge gains in the German general election, with the center-right Christian Democratic Union likely to lead coalition talks to form the next government.NBC News - 1d -
German election live: Conservatives win and far-right AfD in second, results show
Friedrich Merz claims victory for CDU/CSU alliance as incumbent chancellor Scholz concedes defeat; Alternative für Deutschland almost doubles vote share to 20%. German election 2025: results in ...The Guardian - 21h -
Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place
Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest.NBC News - 15h -
Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place
Provisional results confirm that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largestABC News - 14h
