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 ...

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

Merz expressed concern over changing relations with Washington under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for ...

Germany’s election continues a slump for left-leaning parties in affluent countries, often connected to immigration and the ...

Friedrich Merz faces complex coalition negotiations after the far-right AfD surged to a historic second place in a fractured ...

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

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday’s election , with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory and Chancellor ...