Friedrich Merz has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent's security as it grapples with the new Trump ...

The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to ...

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Germany’s mainstream conservatives have won the country’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the ...

The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.

Friedrich Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country ...

Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz wants to form a government quickly in order to revive a moribund economy, hike ...

After an election dominated by immigration and economic issues, Germany’s likely new chancellor is Friedrich Merz, the leader of the conservative Christian Democrats. His party finished first with ...

Friedrich Merz may create a new European military alliance.

Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany’s conservative opposition, achieved a modest victory in the national election. The ...

Friedrich Merz, the presumptive chancellor of Germany, has confirmed he will seek a coalition with the social democratic SPD ...