The first step towards Mr Merz being effective on the European stage is for him to forge a coalition with the centre-left ...

The far-right, anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany surged to become the second-largest political force in the country.

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday's election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming ... restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic and support for Ukraine after Russia's full ...

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday’s election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming ... restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic and support for Ukraine after Russia’s ...

Friedrich Merz, candidate for Chancellor ... behind or following the example of the bonds issued during the Covid-19 pandemic, even to fund defense spending. "It's up to the member states to ...