Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to lead Germany after its election?
Friedrich Merz has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent's security as it grapples with the new Trump ...
How Friedrich Merz Will Try to Lead Europe Despite a Weakened Hand
The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to ...
German Election results: Merz faces tough coalition talks as AfD makes record gains
The far-right AfD and the Left jointly secured the one third of seats needed to block constitutional changes. Both oppose ...
Conservative Friedrich Merz Wins German Election
The Christian Democratic Union’s victory comes despite a strong showing by the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD.
Friedrich Merz prioritizes Ukraine and US, vows to tackle migration and economy after German election win
Germany’s mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the country’s national election, ensuring that Ukraine has an ...
The Latest: Opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s headed to form Germany's next government
Germany’s mainstream conservatives have won the country’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the ...
German Defence Boost but No Debt Brake Reform in Outgoing Parliament, Merz Ally Says
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany's outgoing parliament could still greenlight a new special fund to boost defence spending but ...
The biggest takeaways from Germany’s election, which will bring change to the EU’s leading power
Germany faces its second change of leader in less than four years after the head of the center-right opposition won Sunday’s ...
German election: the results explained as Friedrich Merz comes out swinging for Europe
Friedrich Merz, the presumptive chancellor of Germany, has confirmed he will seek a coalition with the social democratic SPD ...