Government Formation
Friedrich Merz meets potential ministers at Villa Borsig
2 أكتوبر، 2025 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي
Friedrich Merz, the CDU/CSU chancellor designate, met with potential ministers at Villa Borsig in Berlin-Tegel on Saturday. Merz described the atmosphere as excellent, with initial discussions on the government program. The gathering marks a key step in preparations for forming a government.
Lecornu government faces immediate crisis with Republicans
6 أكتوبر، 2025 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي
Sébastien Lecornu announced 18 ministers for his government on Sunday evening, featuring many reappointments and the surprise return of Bruno Le Maire to the Armies. Barely formed, the executive draws ire from Republicans, with Bruno Retailleau decrying the lack of promised rupture, and censure threats from the left and National Rally. A first cabinet meeting is set for Monday at 4 p.m., ahead of the policy speech on Tuesday.