Mario Nawfal
🚨🇩🇪MERZ’S CONSERVATIVES PUSH COALITION TALKS AFTER SLIM WIN Friedrich Merz’s CDU/CSU snagged 28.5% in Germany’s election—weak, but enough to lead. Now they’re scrambling to lock in a deal with the SPD (16.4%) as quickly as possible. The AfD’s 20.8% surge looms large, but Merz isn't prepared to work with them. Talks start this week, with all eyes on him. Source: Reuters
Mario Nawfal
🚨🇪🇺🇩🇪EURO SURGES AFTER GERMAN ELECTION RESULTS The Euro hit $1.0528 against the dollar, the highest since Jan. 27, as investors welcomed Germany's election results, with CDU leader Friedrich Merz set to become Chancellor. Merz's centre-right CDU/CSU (28.5%) looks poised for a grand coalition with SPD (16.4%), effectively sidelining the AfD (20.8%). Source: Guardian
