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Friedrich Merz Takes the Fight to the AfD: A High-Stakes Showdown in the Bundestag

Following a seismic shift in Germany’s regional politics, CDU leader Friedrich Merz has launched a blistering verbal offensive against the far-right AfD. The heated debate in Berlin signals a critical...

Sep 9, 2026 5 min read

International

A World Without Rules: Friedrich Merz and the End of the Post-War Order

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz has issued a sobering warning, suggesting the international rules-based order has effectively collapsed. As global tensions rise, his assessment signals a tecto...

Feb 14, 2026 5 min read