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 ...

Friedrich Merz is set to become the next Chancellor at a time of great tumult at home and abroad, writes John Kampfner.

Merz expressed concern over changing relations with Washington under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for ...

Germany’s mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the country’s national election, ensuring that Ukraine has an ...

The Christian Democrat, who appeared to have a path to a stable governing coalition, hopes to lead Europe’s response to ...

The Christian Democratic Union’s victory comes despite a strong showing by the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD.

Millions of Germans are deciding the next chancellor in snap elections Sunday with the center-right Christian Democratic ...