Christian Democratic Union (CDU)

Germany is back, says Merz, after sealing government deal

Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending

Germany's Merz promises to do 'whatever it takes' on defence

Friedrich Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right

New German leader signals seismic shift in transatlantic relations

Big challenges loom for Germany's Merz in divided country

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Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important

Thousands protest against far-right in Berlin

German immigration bill rejected despite far-right backing

Merkel criticises her party leader after far-right vote

Far-right vote on asylum rocks German parliament

German frontrunner vows permanent border controls after knife attack

Far-right AfD eyes big gains in German elections

Who are the rivals to lead Germany after Merkel?

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Merkel party beats far right in eastern state vote

Merkel's party leaders back successor for top job

Star Trek fan who could boldly go and lead Germany

Centrist elected leader of Merkel's CDU party

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