Merz Is Poised to Win German Election
The conservatives’ expected victory comes despite a historically strong showing by the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD.
German stock futures, euro edge up on Merz win
European shares steadied on Monday as Germany's election produced no nasty surprise, while Wall Street futures firmed on hopes results from AI diva Nvidia this week would justify the tech sector's sky-high valuations.
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Merz Claims Victory in Germany and Faces Rise of Far-Right
Merz says he wants to form a new government as soon as possible, noting the world “won’t wait for us” to have lengthy coalition talks. The far-right Alternative for Germany is tracking second and looks on course to become the main opposition force in the parliament.
Germany shifts right as Merz's conservatives secure clear victory
Germany is set for a shift to the right after the conservative CDU/CSU bloc secured a clear victory in Sunday's parliamentary elections, amid a surge in support for the far right. The result paves the way for conservative leader Friedrich Merz to become the next German chancellor,
Germany shifts right as exit polls show clear lead for Merz
Germany's centre-right CDU/CSU bloc is on track for a clear victory in Sunday's parliamentary elections even as support for the far right surged, according to projections based on initial results from public broadcasters ARD and ZDF.
Australia fines Telegram for delay in answering child abuse, terror questions
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US threatens to cut Ukraine off from Starlink if it rejects mineral agreement – Reuters
US negotiators have been considering the possibility of disconnecting Ukraine from Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet ...