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Germany faces its second change of leader in fewer than four years after the head of the center-right opposition, Friedrich ... Ukraine can still expect German support Merz has been a staunch ...

The conservative party in Germany dominated elections during the weekend, with Friedrich Merz poised to become the nation's next chancellor.

Friedrich Merz, front right, leader of the Christian ... against a background of growing uncertainty over the future of Ukraine and Europe’s alliance with the United States.