Friedrich Merz’s rise to the German chancellery is unlikely third act of long career
Friedrich Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country ...
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 ...
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 ...
Friedrich Merz’s party’s victory in German election brings bleak prospect of headaches and endless to-do lists
Uncertain outlook in Berlin as man who is likely to be next chancellor has to convince sceptical voters he can deliver change ...
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 ...
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Friedrich Merz: High-flying Merkel rival at summit of German politics
Friedrich Merz is on the brink of achieving a long-held goal of becoming Germany's next chancellor after initial results ...
Merz claims victory for German conservatives as the far right heads for strongest postwar result
Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat for his center-left Social Democrats after what he called 'a bitter election result.' ...