The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to ...

Friedrich Merz has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent's security as it grapples with the new Trump ...

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

The leader of the conservative Christian Democrats celebrated as exit polls indicated they had won Sunday’s election, which ...

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

Merz’s “real independence” statement would have been noteworthy coming from any German chancellor. But it is even more striking when one considers the fact that Merz is a committed transatlanticist ...

Friedrich Merz may create a new European military alliance.

Friedrich Merz wants to form a government by Easter, but will face significant hurdles as he tries to find a compromise over ...

The crucial question now is which coalition will help Friedrich Merz secure the Chancellorship, and how stable and enduring ...

Chancellor-in-waiting may ask for shelter under UK and France’s nuclear umbrella as he calls for Europe to build up its ...