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, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country ...

Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz warned the United States on Monday against turning its back on allies but also urged ...

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

Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday he had invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ...

The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.

Germany’s mainstream conservatives have won the country’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the ...

Germany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins, writes Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker.

Friedrich Merz, who has no previous experience in office, is set to become Germany's chancellor with Europe's largest economy ...