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

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's mainstream conservatives, has said that Europe must become independent from the ...

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

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

Friedrich Merz, on course to become post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor after the country's election, has vowed to ...

Friedrich Merz could have one shot at fending off ascending populists and an increasingly hostile U.S., analysts say.

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Europe must seek to “achieve independence” from the United States, Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said after exit polls showed his opposition conservatives were on track to ...

Friedrich Merz, the presumptive chancellor of Germany, has confirmed he will seek a coalition with the social democratic SPD ...

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

Friedrich Merz — the leader of the victorious Christian ... as Merz is a fierce defender of Europe and NATO. Meanwhile, Merz faces rising pressure on his right: Alternative for Germany (AfD ...