German chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz plans to form a new federal government by April 20. His party won first place in the parliamentary elections. Politico quotes public broadcaster Tagesschau and n-tv.de , reports UNN.
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The leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Friedrich Merz, said he plans to form a new government in Germany by Easter (April 20).
There are just under eight weeks until Easter, and I think that should be enough time to form a government in Germany
The politician added that if a two-party coalition government was formed, the process could go faster. He also emphasized that is ready to negotiate with all parties of the democratic center.
“We have been in a recession for three years now, and we have to get out of it,” Mertz said.
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On Sunday, February 23, Germany held early elections to the Bundestag.
The President of Ukraine congratulated CDU/CSU leader Friedrich Merz on his victory in the Bundestag elections, where the party won 29% of the vote. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of further cooperation between the countries to protect and strengthen Europe.