The leader of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Friedrich Merz, is likely to become Germany’s next chancellor at the end of February – but he is taking the risk of a previously-unthinkable rapprochement with the far-right AfD for it. Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe
Marion Bergermann is a journalist covering German and EU politics.