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

World War II Germany’s 10th chancellor, the culmination of a yearslong political career that was once sidelined by his ...

The conservatives’ expected victory comes despite a historically strong showing by the far-right Alternative for Germany, or ...

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

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

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

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

The German federal polls have closed, and the exit polls appear to have handed the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) a victory.

By Steven Erlanger Steven Erlanger, the chief diplomatic correspondent for Europe, reported from Berlin. Published Feb. 20, 2025Updated Feb. 23, 2025, 11:14 a.m. ET Friedrich Merz, the man favored ...

Merz, 69, promises fundamental policy shifts, including stricter migration controls and market-friendly reforms to revive Europe’s largest economy Friedrich ... held in Berlin, Germany on ...

BERLIN — It’s no secret that Germany’s former Chancellor Angela Merkel isn’t fond of current conservative front-runner Friedrich Merz. But she’s not the only woman Merz has to worry about. Often ...

BERLIN, Feb 20 (Reuters ... promoting pro-Russian narratives and demonising conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz. The bot network, dubbed "Geist" by researchers working with ...