German federal elections 20257 May 2025Merz's messy path to power raises questions for future governmentMerz had been working to project strength and purpose but instead became mired in political intrigue and division.7 May 20256 May 2025Germany's Merz becomes chancellor after surviving historic vote failureThe conservative leader is sworn in, having won a parliament vote to become chancellor at the second attempt.6 May 20256 May 2025Merz government to be sworn in as Germany ends months of stalemateThe conservative leader won elections in February and has agreed a coalition deal with the centre left.6 May 20259 Apr 2025Germany is back, says Merz, after sealing government dealThe chancellor-in-waiting's conservatives have reached a coalition agreement with Germany's Social Democrats, five months after the last government collapsed.9 Apr 202518 Mar 2025Germany votes for historic boost to defence spendingThe move alters the German constitution, allowing the country to increase its military spending.18 Mar 202514 Mar 2025Germany is back, says Merz after historic spending dealGermany's conservative leader clinches an major financial agreement ahead of a crunch vote in parliament.14 Mar 20255 Mar 2025Germany's Merz promises to do 'whatever it takes' on defenceGermany's likely chancellor-to-be announces a political deal to raise hundreds of billions of euros in extra spending.5 Mar 202525 Feb 2025German politics froze out the far right for years – is this about to change?Germany's main parties refuse to work with the far right, but the AfD wants to tear the firewall down.25 Feb 202524 Feb 2025Five key takeaways from the German electionFriedrich Merz's conservatives have won, but the vote has thrown up some fascinating stories.24 Feb 2025...
