The Bundestag has elected the CDU/CSU bloc leader Friedrich Merz as Germany’s new federal chancellor, replacing Social Democrat Olaf Scholz. Merz was elected by the Bundestag on the second attempt. In ...

As Germany braces for economic hardship and the mounting danger of confrontation with Russia, its leaders appear preoccupied ...

The onus is on Merz and his ministers not just to deliver on policy but to clearly demonstrate that all isn’t lost for the ...

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected by lawmakers as the country's 10th chancellor on Tuesday, hours after suffering a humiliating defeat in a first round of voting on an ...

BERLIN (AP) — Conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected in a second ballot by lawmakers as post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor on Tuesday — hours after he failed to win the first round in ...

With the economy stagnant and the far-right AfD gaining popularity, the chancellor is under pressure to deliver his promised ...

Chancellor Friedrich Merz says his party will keep its ban on working with the far-right AfD. Flag carrier Lufthansa wants to ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has rejected the idea of tearing down the so-called firewall between his party and the ...

The vote comes at a pivotal time for Europe, which faces an increasingly assertive Trump administration.

A new procurement blueprint seen by POLITICO shows Germany’s plan to become the backbone of the continent’s defense revival.

Berlin – New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday he will work to bring Europe and the U.S. together in their approach to Ukraine, enable his country to build Europe's strongest ...

BERLIN — Germany’s new chancellor said Monday that his country and other major allies are no longer imposing any range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion.