Germany, Social Democrats and Merz

Germany's Social Democrats riled by Merz ahead of critical talks on coalition
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) said on Wednesday they had agreed to start talks on a possible coalition with Friedrich Merz's conservatives but stressed their support was not automatic and hit out at his negotiating style.
Germany's Social Democrats pick new parliamentary leader
Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) on Wednesday elected Lars Klingbeil as leader of its parliamentary group, cementing his position as the party seeks to recover from a historic election defeat to join Friedrich Merz's conservatives in government.
Germany's Merz to intensify talks to form coalition with SPD
The global situation is changing dramatically day by day, which requires a capable German government, says leader of Christian Democrats, who is in line to be Germany's next chancellor - Anadolu Ajans
Germany's Merz says he will get in touch with SPD to initiate talks
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz says he wants to form a government as soon as possible after his CDU/CSU bloc emerged as the clear winner in Sunday's early elections. Merz, speaking in Berlin after consultations with senior members of his Christian Democrats (CDU),
Merz in Talks for 200 Billion Special Defense Spending
Germany's chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz has opened talks with the Social Democrats to quickly approve as much as 200 billion ($210 billion) in special defense spending, according to a person familiar with those discussions.
Conservative resurgence: Merz poised to lead Germany
The conservative CDU/CSU party has won the parliamentary elections in Germany. The leader of the formation, Friedrich Merz, is the main candidate for chancellor. During the campaign, the future head of the German government expressed support for closing the borders.
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Germany's CDU calls on SPD 'to take responsibility' for Germany
A senior member of Germany's conservative bloc has called on the Social Democrats to put party interests behind those of the ...
Here are the key positions of Germany’s likely coalition parties
An alliance between Friedrich Merz’s conservatives and the center-left SPD is the only viable path to form a new government ...
The biggest takeaways from Germany’s election, which will bring change to the EU’s leading power
Germany faces its second change of leader in less than four years after the head of the center-right opposition won Sunday’s ...
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After historic defeat, Germany's SPD faces fresh start without Scholz
Following a historic election defeat for his centre-left Social Democrats (SPD), German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday ...
Germany's conservative election turn points to 'Trump effect internationally,' expert says
President Donald Trump's successful runs that prioritized halting illegal immigration have had an effect on international ...
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Germany’s New Chancellor Must Do the Unthinkable
If he wants an effective governing majority, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must invite the AfD into the government.
Analysis-Resurgence of Germany’s Left exposes fragmented, polarised electorate
Omar Alkadamani, a Syrian-born, naturalised German citizen, used to support Germany's centre-left Social Democrats. Unsettled ...
Germany’s 2025 federal election: How the struggle against fascism and war must be waged
The result of Germany’s federal election on February 23 is the product of a deep political and social crisis that will lead ...