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Germany government coalition The CDU/CSU bloc and the SPD have reached a coalition deal. CDU leader Friedrich Merz will likely be the new chancellor. How will Trump, Putin shape Germany's foreign policy? Christoph Hasselbach 8 hours ago8 hours ago Germany's conservative and center-left parties are eager to reach a coalition deal, given the many uncertainties abroad. One way or another, most of these challenges are due to US President Donald Trump. https://www.dw.com/en/how-will-trump-putin-shape-germanys-foreign-policy/a-72209474 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | German industry under pressure Ekrem Ekici 04/10/2025April 10, 2025 Small and medium-sized companies, who form the backbone of Germany’s economy, face serious competition from China, steep energy costs, and excessive red tape. https://www.dw.com/en/german-small-and-medium-sized-companies-are-struggling/video-72196152 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Who is Friedrich Merz, Germany's likely next chancellor? Christoph Strack | Rina Goldenberg 04/09/2025April 9, 2025 Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany's next chancellor. He has a checkered history in German politics — from challenging Angela Merkel to causing controversy by aligning with the far right. https://www.dw.com/en/german-election-2025-cdu-friedrich-merz-angela-merkel-chancellor-business-v3/a-70845544 © 2025 Deutsche Welle |