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The Rise of Germany's New Coalition Government: Key Takeaways
It has been six weeks of intense negotiations in German politics, leading to the formation of a new coalition government. Friedrich Merz, the leader of the centre-right conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is poised to become the country’s next Chancellor, championing a vision that promises to elevate Germany and Europe to new heights. As he declares, "Germany is back," Merz plans significant shifts in both national and European policies following what many view as a lackluster era under the previous "Ampel" coalition led by Olaf Scholz.