Friedrich Merz, Germany's potential next chancellor, prioritizes European unity and security amid global challenges.

Germany faces its second change of leader in less than four years after the head of the center-right opposition won Sunday’s ...

Friedrich Merz’s coalition, comprising CDU and its Bavarian ally, the Christian Social Union (CSU), secured the largest vote ...

Uncertain outlook in Berlin as man who is likely to be next chancellor has to convince sceptical voters he can deliver change ...

Officials from Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats and the SPD are discussing ways to free up resources to beef up the ...

Leader of Germany's conservative bloc Friedrich Merz says he will seek to form a coalition with the Social Democrats (SDP), ...

Frederick Merz, leader of the conservative Christian Democrats, is virtually assured of becoming Germany’s next chancellor.

The victory of Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democrats (CDU) in Sunday’s parliamentary election gives Germany a new opportunity to fix the crumbling foundations of its postwar success. Once a rock ...

Germany's chancellor-in-waiting didn't wait for the final results of his country's election on Sunday to herald a new era in ...

Elon Musk endorsed AfD, an anti-immigration party that just won the most support of any far-right party since World War II.

The squeeze of the centre creates a pressing headache for Merz regarding the delivery of his core promise to bolster Germany’s defence.