The German electorate has backed conservative Friedrich Merz to lead Germany, and by extension Europe, during a decisive stress test in trans-Atlantic relations. Can he rise to expectations?

Friedrich Merz may create a new European military alliance.

Germany now faces a change of government, with conservative Christian Democratic Union party chief Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor. What's next for Germany's foreign and security ...

Triumphant CDU leader hits out at Washington and calls for stronger European security amid attempts to build government.

As the Trump administration ramps up its rhetoric against Ukraine and NATO, European countries are taking note — with ...

Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz warned the US against abandoning allies and urged Europe to strengthen its defence, ...

Threatened by far-right gains, Friedrich Merz faces tricky coalition talks as he tries to address anti-immigration sentiments while keeping potential left-wing government partners ...

Frankfurt equities squeezed out gains yesterday after conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, ...

Friedrich Merz said that Europe needed to “achieve independence from the United States, step by step.” That won’t be easy, ...

Friedrich Merz's CDU win in Germany's early election signaled a shift in the political landscape, as dissatisfaction with ...

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Germans have given establishment parties one last chance. Right-wing populists wait on the sidelines. PARIS — The good news ...