Factbox-What kind of coalition government could Germany have after the election?
Germany may face months of uncertainty after the CDU/CSU conservative bloc won the national election but with no clear option for forming a government amid a fragmented political landscape. With as many as seven parties possibly entering parliament,
International Reaction to Germany's Election
Germany's opposition conservatives won the national election on Sunday, putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next chancellor while the far-right Alternative for Germany came in second on its best ever result,
What’s Next After Merz's Conservatives Win German Election
Friedrich Merz is set to become the next Chancellor at a time of great tumult at home and abroad, writes John Kampfner.
Merz faces difficult path to government after German election win
German conservatives under Friedrich Merz vowed on Monday to quickly form a government after winning a national election but face tricky coalition talks and the prospect of an obstructive parliament after far-right and far-left parties surged.
Germany’s historic election — in charts
The elections have highlighted the steady erosion in support for the so-called people’s parties — the CDU and the SPD — that have dominated Germany’s political life since 1949. Merz was aiming to secure at least 30 per cent of the vote for the CDU and its Bavarian sister party,
Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany's top job after election?
Friedrich Merz, on course to become post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor after the country's election, has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent's security as it grapples with the new Trump administration and Russia's war on Ukraine.
German election: Merz's CDU/CSU strives to build coalition
Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU bloc has won the national election and now faces coalition talks. Merz seemed keen to get to work ...
From 'Kenya' to 'Kiwi', here are the coalition options for Merz's on his road to becoming German C
Since the parliamentary arithmetic remains uncertain, Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner to become Germany’s next chancellor, ...
With This White House, Can Arts Funding Be Saved? The Creative Coalition Has a Plan
The first National Arts Advocacy Summit in Summerlin outside Vegas included exec, actors, musicians and CEOs, who all worked ...
'Hope through action': Coalition for the Common Good event promotes community, activism
More than 10 organizations from St. Joseph County were represented. Attendees said they saw event as a way to rebuild community and make a difference.
The Children’s Coalition provides access to childcare, head start programs
According to the Children’s Coalition’s website, “ Early Head Start provides early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive ...
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Merz's coalition dream hinges on implosion of smaller rivals
If he’s to have a strong grip on power after the Feb. 23 vote, he needs to be able to form a coalition he can work with. This requires Germany’s smaller parties to suffer, and for some to suffer so ...
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Germany set for tricky coalition building, poll shows ahead of election
Instead, frontrunner Merz will likely have to form a three-way coalition with either the SPD and Greens or SPD and FDP, according to the poll, making negotiations all the trickier. Coalition talks ...
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Launching the Building Brains Coalition: Reimagining brain-healthy spaces
HKS is thrilled to announce the formation of the Building Brains Coalition, a first-of-its kind initiative that connects built environment professionals to those in the fields of neuroscience, ...
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The Creative Coalition to Host “Davos of the Arts in the Desert” in Las Vegas
The inaugural National Arts Advocacy Summit will gather 50 captains of industry, C-suite entertainment execs, celebrities and artists to brainstorm an arts-funding blueprint to bring to the White Hous ...
Germany’s ‘Grand Coalition’ takes shape: What it means for the economy
Germany's election delivered a fragmented result, with CDU/CSU winning 28.5% but needing SPD to form a ‘Grand Coalition.’ ...