Author: Jim Tankersley

Alternative for GermanyBudgets and BudgetingChristian Democratic Union (Germany)Economic Conditions and TrendsElectionsGermanyImmigration and EmigrationMecklenburg-West Pomerania (Germany)Merz, FriedrichRight-Wing Extremism and Alt-RightSaxony-Anhalt (Germany)

Why Germany’s Leader Merz Is Struggling to Sway Voters

As the far right surges, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s unpopular economic policies and gruff manner have failed to sway voters turned by rivals’ promises of easy fixes.

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Alternative for GermanyBerlin (Germany)Christian Democratic Union (Germany)ElectionsGermanyLeft Party (Germany)Legislatures and ParliamentsMecklenburg-West Pomerania (Germany)Merz, FriedrichPolitics and GovernmentRight-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right

Germany’s Merz Vows to Stay After Another State Election ‘Disaster’

Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced growing pressure on Sunday after his center-right party finished behind far-right and far-left parties in state elections in the east.

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Bessent, ScottEconomic Conditions and TrendsGroup of TwentyInternational Monetary FundInternational Trade and World MarketPublic-Private Sector CooperationTrump, Donald JUnited States EconomyUnited States International RelationsUnited States Politics and GovernmentYen (Currency)

At G20 Summit, Some U.S. Allies Push Back on Trump’s Economic Approach

At a summit meant to showcase President Trump’s economic policies as a model for the world, Europeans complained about tariffs and the war with Iran.

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