Tag: #MerkelLegacy

Merz Wins Vote to Supercharge Germany’s Military Spending - Tobias Schwarz/AFP/Getty Images

Germany Lifts Borrowing Limits to Boost Defense and Economy

by pinkfloyd

March 19, 2025

Germany Approves Massive Military Spending and Debt Reform Under Merz Germany’s incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has secured parliamentary approval for ...

German Election: Conservatives Take First Place, but No Clear Path Forward - Markus Schreiber/AP Photo

Germany’s Conservatives Win Election, but Far-Right Makes Historic Gains

by pinkfloyd

February 24, 2025

Germany's Conservative Opposition Wins Election; Far-Right Achieves Historic Gains Germany’s national election delivered a major shakeup as conservative leader Friedrich ...

Germany’s Election Frontrunner: What You Need to Know About Friedrich Merz - Maja Hitij/Getty Images

Friedrich Merz: Germany’s Conservative Frontrunner in the 2025 Election

by pinkfloyd

February 16, 2025

Who is Friedrich Merz? Merkel’s Rival and Germany’s Election Frontrunner Friedrich Merz, a 69-year-old veteran politician known for his hardline ...

Angela Merkel Reflects on Trump’s Admiration for Authoritarian Leaders

by pinkfloyd

January 16, 2025

Angela Merkel Reflects on Trump’s Fascination with Authoritarian Leaders and Her Legacy Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel recently shared her ...