German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has appointed Friedrich Merz as Chancellor. The powers of the Chancellor are transferred to Merz, the CDU leader received 325 votes in the second round of voting.
Experts are studying whether a second round of elections for the German chancellor is possible after Friedrich Merz failed to win a majority in the first round. A repeat vote is possible according to constitutional law.
CDU/CSU leader Friedrich Merz failed to garner the necessary number of votes to be elected Chancellor of Germany. In the first round, he was short only 3 votes.
The leaders of the SPD and CDU/CSU signed a coalition agreement, paving the way for the formation of a new German government. The document records plans for border control, taxes and military service.
SPD members supported the coalition agreement with the CDU/CSU. 84.6% of the votes "for" pave the way for the formation of a new German government led by Friedrich Merz.
Sybiga had his first telephone conversation with the future head of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs: what was discussed.
Friedrich Merz announced the first candidates from the CDU for ministerial posts, emphasizing experience and dedication. Among them are Wadephul for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Schneider for transport.
The coalition agreement in Germany emphasizes that relations with the United States remain extremely important. Germany strives for close cooperation with North America, Canada, and Great Britain.
The CDU will gain control of the German Foreign Ministry for the first time in 60 years, Johann Wadephul will head the department. Boris Pistorius will remain as Minister of Defense.
CDU/CSU and SPD have agreed to form a government coalition. The main elements of the agreement will be reforms in the areas of migration, economic and defense policy.
Negotiations on the formation of a coalition between the CDU/CSU and the SPD have reached the final stage due to global uncertainty caused by the US customs policy. The German economy may suffer from increased import duties.
Roderich Kiesewetter stressed the importance of civil protection and preparation for a possible war. Students are particularly vulnerable in emergencies, so training is needed.
The President of Ukraine expressed hope that Friedrich Merz will approve the supply of Taurus missiles. Merz previously stated that Ukraine should receive the necessary defense systems.
The Budget Committee of the Bundestag has approved the allocation of an additional EUR 3 billion in military aid to Ukraine in 2025. EUR 8.3 billion is also planned for 2026-2029.
