Christian Democratic Union of Germany

Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet posts

Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet posts Seven ministries will go to the CDU, seven to the SPD and three to the CSU. It is now clear who the CDU and CSU want to send to..

'Germany back on track,' says CDU's Friedrich Merz as new coalition agreed

'Germany back on track,' says CDU's Friedrich Merz as new coalition agreed Germany's chancellor in waiting promises an end to instability and to make the country more competitive. READ MORE :..

Germany's CDU and SPD reach coalition deal, paving way for new leadership

Germany's CDU and SPD reach coalition deal, paving way for new leadership The centre-right CDU and its sister party, CSU, have agreed on a joint coalition agreement with the centre-left SPD, which..

German coalition talks reach next level as CDU and SPD negotiations intensify

German coalition talks reach next level as CDU and SPD negotiations intensify The coalition parties most likely to form the new German government have intensified talks. READ MORE :..

Germany's CDU and SPD reach historic debt deal to jumpstart defence spending

Germany's CDU and SPD reach historic debt deal to jumpstart defence spending The agreement reached with the Greens would allow Germany to spend up to €1 trillion on defence and infrastructure over..

Merz calls Trump-Zelenskyy spat at White House 'manufactured escalation'

Merz calls Trump-Zelenskyy spat at White House 'manufactured escalation' The CDU leader said Europe must be prepared to act independently. READ MORE :..