Right-wing extremism is a significant threat to democracy in Germany, a leading security official has warned.
Ms Merkel and Mr Merz, both members of the Christian Democrats, fell out after Ms Merkel gained the party leadership in 2002.
Mr Merz stated, “The strategy of tabling a confidence vote in January was irresponsible and a mere delay.’’
By the new law, 18-year-olds would no longer need the board’s approval to change their gender.
Romina Pourmokhtari is Sweden’s youngest-ever minister and one of five ministers from the Liberal Party in the 23-member cabinet.
Biggest political parties in Germany began talks with their smaller counterparts, looking to see which can form a three-way coalition to lead Germany for the next legislative term.
