Rob Schmitz
Stories
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Center-right candidate Friedrich Merz is poised to become Germany's next chancellor
After Germans voted on Sunday, the center-right Christian Democrat leader Friedrich Merz is likely to become Germany's next chancellor.
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Germany votes for a new government with the alt-right on the rise
Germany goes to the polls in an election dominated by talk of the rise of the far right. Also on voters' minds are the economy, immigration, and relations with Donald Trump.
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Friedrich Merz may become the next German chancellor. But who is he?
Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union is expected to be Germany's next chancellor.
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Many German voters will have defense policy on their minds at the polls on Sunday
Germany's federal elections are on Sunday. With Trump calling to end the war in Ukraine and for Europe to boost defense spending, many voters worry their country hasn't done enough to defend itself.
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Ukraine is a big topic at Munich Security Conference
Top U.S. officials are in Germany for the annual Munich Security Conference, where the war in Ukraine is a major topic of discussion.
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Vance speech gets a cool reception from European leaders at Munich Security Conference
Top U.S. cabinet members are attending the Munich Security Conference with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and European leaders.
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Norway is leading the way in EV technology. Can other countries learn from it?
Oil rich Norway is a world leader in electric vehicle use, thanks to government incentives.
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Denmark races to deal with Trump's threats and offers over Greenland
European leaders met in Brussels for security talks. High on the agenda was Greenland. President Trump has threatened to take control of the island, suggesting it's important for regional security.
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Fierce debate erupts in Germany over cooperating with extreme elements in politics
Germany's likely next chancellor is being criticized for relying on support from far-right lawmakers to pass a bill to reduce migration into the country.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote, paving way to new elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost the confidence vote in parliament. It's the end of his fractious coalition government and it marks an historic transition for Europe's largest economy.
