Friedrich Merz's conservatives have won, but the vote has thrown up some fascinating stories.

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

Germany's businesses have been frustrated by government inaction on the stagnating economy. Sunday's national election raises ...

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz aims to form a government after winning the national election but faces tough ...

Germany faces its second change of leader in less than four years after the head of the center-right opposition won Sunday’s ...

Then, in a speech in Munich last week, 10 days before Sunday’s vote, Vice President J.D. Vance attacked the so-called “firewall” Germany’s mainstream parties have maintained against the country’s ...