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An Interview with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz "I Am Dissatisfied with the Prevailing Atmosphere in Germany"

In a wide ranging interview with DER SPIEGEL, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks about his relationship with Trump, the immense challenges facing Germany and the dangers of the AfD. Interview Conducted by Christoph Hickmann, Dirk Kurbjuweit und Cornelia Schmergal

German Conservatives Roiled by Chancellor's Decision on Arms for Israel - Friedrich Bungert / SZ Photo / picture alliance

German Conservatives Roiled by Chancellor's Decision on Arms for Israel - Friedrich Bungert / SZ Photo / picture alliance

Merz Under Fire German Conservatives Roiled by Chancellor's Decision on Arms for Israel

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz decided last week to partially suspend arms deliveries to Israel - a policy shift he made all on his own. Conservative lawmakers in the country are furious. By Konstantin von Hammerstein und Jonas Schaible

Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail - Chris Kleponis / EPA

Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail - Chris Kleponis / EPA

The Chancellor Goes to Washington Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail

By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead. By Marina Kormbaki in Washington, D.C.

How Germany's AfD Intends to Boost Its Influence - Rafael Heygster / DER SPIEGEL

How Germany's AfD Intends to Boost Its Influence - Rafael Heygster / DER SPIEGEL

Right Wing Report How Germany's AfD Intends to Boost Its Influence

By the time Germany's next elections roll around, the right-wing Alternative for Germany party hopes to be the country's strongest political power. Voter frustration is helping, but does the party actually have a plan?

Friedrich Merz Faces an Uphill Battle as negotiations in Berlin Heat Up - SAMSON / DER SPIEGEL

Friedrich Merz Faces an Uphill Battle as negotiations in Berlin Heat Up - SAMSON / DER SPIEGEL

A "Little Coalition" for Germany Friedrich Merz Faces an Uphill Battle as negotiations in Berlin Heat Up

Friedrich Merz has never been part of a government, but now he is set to become German chancellor at a difficult time for the country. Berlin must navigate treacherous international waters with a lagging economy and a fractured political landscape.

What Would a Chancellor Merz Do Differently? - Martin Steger

What Would a Chancellor Merz Do Differently? - Martin Steger

Germany's New Elections What Would a Chancellor Merz Do Differently?

CDU leader Friedrich Merz has long been sharply critical of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government. Now, though, Merz appears to be in good position to become Germany's next chancellor. Would he really do things that much differently?

Alternative for Germany Party Gains Ground Ahead of Elections - picture alliance / dpa

Alternative for Germany Party Gains Ground Ahead of Elections - picture alliance / dpa

Normalization on the Extreme Right Alternative for Germany Party Gains Ground Ahead of Elections

The far-right Alternative for Germany party is polling better than it has in several years. With elections approaching next year in a trio of eastern German states, the AfD is seeking to find its way even closer to the political mainstream.

German Conservatives Need to Take a Step Back - Kay Nietfeld / dpa

German Conservatives Need to Take a Step Back - Kay Nietfeld / dpa

meinung •The Post-Merkel Era German Conservatives Need to Take a Step Back A DER SPIEGEL Editorial by Ullrich Fichtner

After 16 years in government and a disastrous election result, German conservatives have lost their way. It is time to stop pretending that they can be part of the next government and begin the process of renewal.

Why Is the Right Wing So Strong in Eastern Germany? - Kay Nietfeld / dpa

Why Is the Right Wing So Strong in Eastern Germany? - Kay Nietfeld / dpa

The Success of the AfD Why Is the Right Wing So Strong in Eastern Germany?

The right-wing radical party AfD emerged from last Sunday's election as the strongest political force in the eastern German states of Saxony and Thuringia. What did the mainstream parties do wrong? By Steffen Winter

The Odd Parallel Universe of Armin Laschet - Maja Hitij / POOL / EPA

The Odd Parallel Universe of Armin Laschet - Maja Hitij / POOL / EPA

meinung •What Election Disaster? The Odd Parallel Universe of Armin Laschet A Commentary by Stefan Kuzmany

Armin Laschet, the chancellor candidate from Angela Merkel's CDU, refuses to accept his defeat. In his world, he can still become Germany's next leader.

German Voters Punish Merkel's Party in an Election Without a Clear Victor - [M]: Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL; Reto Klar / FUNKE Foto Services; Julia Steinigeweg / DER SPIEGEL; Hermann Bredehorst / Polaris / laif

German Voters Punish Merkel's Party in an Election Without a Clear Victor - [M]: Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL; Reto Klar / FUNKE Foto Services; Julia Steinigeweg / DER SPIEGEL; Hermann Bredehorst / Polaris / laif

A Fragmented Party Landscape German Voters Punish Merkel's Party in an Election Without a Clear Victor

As expected, German voters declined to choose a clear victor on Sunday, setting the stage for a difficult search for a governing coalition. Angela Merkel's CDU suffered an abysmal result while the Social Democrats have new life. Ultimately, though, two other parties will play kingmaker.

The Slow-Motion Collapse of Merkel's CDU

The Slow-Motion Collapse of Merkel's CDU

The Laschet Disaster The Slow-Motion Collapse of Merkel's CDU

Angela Merkel's conservatives could be facing an historical debacle at the polls in this year's election. Their candidate, Armin Laschet, has been anything but inspiring, and his stumbles could have deep consequences for the stability of German politics. By Lukas Eberle, Christoph Hickmann und Veit Medick

German Conservatives Back on Track as General Election Approaches - POOL / REUTERS

German Conservatives Back on Track as General Election Approaches - POOL / REUTERS

A Boost for the CDU German Conservatives Back on Track as General Election Approaches

With just a few months to go before the German general election, the conservatives took a big step in the right direction by winning the state vote in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday. The right-wing populist AfD failed to live up to expectations.

Stasis in Berlin as Campaign Season Approaches - EPA / ddp images

Stasis in Berlin as Campaign Season Approaches - EPA / ddp images

Merkel's Lame Duck Government Stasis in Berlin as Campaign Season Approaches

The general election in Germany is just four months away and little time is left for Chancellor Angela Merkel to complete important projects. Acrimony is intensifying in Berlin.

Annalena Baerbock Holds the Keys to Germany's Next Election - Dominik Butzmann für den SPIEGEL

Annalena Baerbock Holds the Keys to Germany's Next Election - Dominik Butzmann für den SPIEGEL

The Green Kingmaker Annalena Baerbock Holds the Keys to Germany's Next Election

This fall, a politician with the Green Party could become German chancellor for the first time. Annalena Baerbock is a far more dynamic candidate than her conservative and center-left competitors - and she could be poised for a senior position in the next government, if not the country's top political office.

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