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Kanzler Scholz (l.) und Unions-Kanzlerkandidat Friedrich Merz
Following the Bundestag election
CDU/CSU and SPD hold initial talks
After winning the election, Friedrich Merz, the chancellor candidate of the CDU/CSU alliance, talks to Chancellor Scholz about what will happen during the transitional phase. It seems that initial negotiations are imminent.
Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (SPD) und Friedrich Merz (CDU)
After the elections
Merz says he will enter into talks with the SPD without delay
Election winners CDU/CSU to enter into coalition talks with the current governing party SPD.
fluffandshutter Germany News Today
+++ Ticker Foreign Relations
World nature conference to resume
Current information about Germany’s foreign policy and foreign relations.
Friedrich Merz
Election 2025
Change of government in Germany: CDU/CSU wins
Friedrich Merz will now negotiate with parties about a coalition government.
Steinmeier: „Die Ukraine ist nicht allein“
Anniversary
Steinmeier: “Ukraine is not alone”
The war in Ukraine has been going on for three years, with devastating consequences for the country. Germany is also commemorating the victims of Russian aggression.
Dag Johan Haugerud, Regisseur von „Drømmer“
Culture
Drømmer wins the Golden Bear at the Berlinale
Berlinale Jury also honours Brazilian director Gabriel Mascaro.
Blick in den Bundestag aus der Vogelperspektive
Bundestag election
Final Bundestag election polls
Parties canvassing for voters right up to the last minute. Around one in five eligible voters is still undecided.
Chip
Economy
Germany supports new chip factory
The semiconductor manufacturer Infineon expands its production capacities in Dresden, and therefore contributes to supply reliability for Germany and Europe. 
Bundesregierung kritisiert Trumps Vorwürfe gegen Selenskyj
Foreign policy
German government criticises Trump’s accusations of Zelenskiy
Germany’s Chancellor Scholz and Foreign Minister Baerbock view Trump’s comment that the Ukrainian president is a dictator as wrong and dangerous.
Nutzungsrekord bei Wahl-O-Mat
Bundestag election
Wahl-O-Mat sees record number of users
One in five voters is still undecided; many use online tools to help them decide. German business launches initiative to encourage high turnout.
Frankreichs Präsident Macron und Bundeskanzler Scholz.
Summit meeting
Scholz: debate on peacekeeping force “premature”
European states hold crisis meeting on Ukraine war in Paris
Außenpolitik
Foreign policy
Crisis summit in Paris: can Europe find an answer to Trump?
The US may be willing to negotiate unilaterally with Russia to end the Ukraine war. European leaders are discussing the situation in Paris today.

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