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Europe, Germany and Merz

Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US after conservatives win German election - and far-right support surges

Europe must seek to “achieve independence” from the United States, Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said after his opposition conservatives won elections on Sunday, in a vote that also saw surging support for the far-right.

Reuters · 1d

German Election Updates: Merz warns 'five minutes to midnight for Europe' amid Trump tensions

The far-right AfD and the Left jointly secured the one third of seats needed to block constitutional changes. Both oppose military aid to Ukraine.

The New York Times · 4d

Shocked by Trump, Europe Turns Its Hopes to Germany’s Election

Germany’s economy is stalled and its politics fractured. But it sees an opening for a new chancellor to lead Europe’s response to a changing America.

Europe, defense stocks and Military Spending

Markets Insider on MSN · 1d

Europe is set to spend more on security — and that's good news for defense stocks

Shares in Germany's Rheinmetall have soared 57% this year, while BAE Systems is up 17% and France's Thales has gained 22%.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

Europe Weighs Options to Boost Defense Spending

Europe will likely have to spend hundreds of billions to prepare to defend itself without U.S. help, and will have to find ways to do that without spooking bond investors.

Barron's · 1d

European Defense Stocks Trade Up on Expectations of Increased Military Spending

European defense stocks were trading up as investors bet on increased military spending across the continent. Investors expect Germany to lead the way with a special defence spending budget that could go up to 200 billion euros ($210 billion),

Tesla, Europe and Market Value

USA Today · 1h

Tesla tumbles below $1 trillion value as Europe sales slump

For the first time since November, Tesla is worth less than $1 trillion. The firm's stock tumbled 8% after new figures showed sales have slumped in Europe.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

Tesla Market Value Slips Below $1 Trillion as Europe Sales Sink

A quick unwind in the shares of Tesla Inc. pushed the electric-vehicle maker’s market capitalization below the coveted $1 trillion-mark on Tuesday, amid reports of a stark slowdown in car sales in Europe.

Daily Journal · 19h

Tesla sinks below $1 tn market value as European auto sales slump

Shares of the US electric vehicle pioneer Tesla plunged Tuesday, leaving its market value below $1 trillion as investors digested disappointing European sales and chief executive Elon Musk's aggressiv

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Romanian far-right presidential frontrunner taken into custody after JD Vance's rebuke of European elections

Romanian candidate Calin Georgescu is being questioned by prosecutors after Vice President JD Vance criticized a "Soviet-era" ...

Germany’s election result cements a shift to the right in Europe

Four candidates are running to be Germany’s next leader: incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz, current Vice ...

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German Vote Boosts Europe’s Centrists, as Merz Seeks ‘Independence From U.S.’

Friedrich Merz could have one shot at fending off ascending populists and an increasingly hostile U.S., analysts say.

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German election winner seeks ‘independence’ from U.S. What does that mean?

Friedrich Merz said that Europe needed to “achieve independence from the United States, step by step.” That won’t be easy, ...

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The biggest takeaways from Germany's election, which will bring change to the EU's leading power

Germany faces its second change of leader in less than four years after the head of the center-right opposition won Sunday’s ...

5 Takeaways From Germany’s Election

Friedrich Merz and his party won, Elon Musk didn’t seem to move voters, and more lessons from an early German vote with big ...

Decisive German Election Lifts DAX Index, European Defense Stocks

German stocks rose modestly after a solid election victory for the conservative Friedrich Merz left him with a clear path to ...

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Heat pumps, EVs and net zero: What does the German election result mean for climate action?

What will Europe’s biggest emitter do next? Politicians, energy experts and campaigners share their hopes and fears. View on ...

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