German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives are on course for a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, while Alternative for Germany nearly doubled its support, the strongest sh ...

The leader of the victorious CDU, Friedrich Merz, has a checkered history in German politics — from challenging Angela Merkel ...

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday’s election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory. Exit polls also indicate that Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is heading for the ...

Merz was considered a failed politician only seven years ago and was twice rejected as Angela Merkel’s successor.

Mr Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU alliance won at least 28.5%, while the Alternative for Germany roughly doubled its score. Read ...

Germany’s election debate heats up over fears of uncontrolled immigration, sparked by attacks linked to migrants ...

CDU leader Friedrich Merz has ruled out any such alliance but caused uproar last month by bringing a motion to parliament ...

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives were on course for a lackluster victory in the country’s national ...

Germany's conservatives won Sunday's elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed by the far-right AfD in second place after record gains, according to exit ...