Friedrich Merz’s rise to the German chancellery is unlikely third act of long career
Friedrich Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country ...
Far-right AfD surge is warning for Germany's other parties, says winner Merz
The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.
Friedrich Merz prioritizes Ukraine and US, vows to tackle migration and economy after German election win
Germany’s mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the country’s national election, ensuring that Ukraine has an ...
Likely next German chancellor Merz questions NATO's future in 'current form'
Germany's likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned on Sunday whether NATO would remain in its "current form" by June ...
Europe Should 'Achieve Independence' From US, Says Germany's Merz
Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's mainstream conservatives, has said that Europe must become independent from the ...
Europe needs Friedrich Merz to succeed
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 ...
Wary of Trump, Germany's Merz warns it's 'five minutes to midnight for Europe'
Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz warned the United States on Monday against turning its back on allies but also urged ...
Merz in Talks With German Allies to Rush Through Defense Funding
Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz has opened talks with the Social Democrats over ways to quickly ramp up ...