Mr. Hermsmeier is a journalist who writes about Germany’s politics and society. Friedrich Merz didn’t waste time. Having led his party, the Christian Democrats, to first place in Germany’s ...

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They settled in Leipzig, only to flee again to escape the communist regime in former East Germany. A trained economist, Köhler worked in banking, the civil service, and politics. He was elected ...

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Police in Germany are appealing for witnesses to today's incident. Anyone who saw anything they think could be related is being urged to call 0800 / 503 503 555. "We ask witnesses who can provide ...

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