Conservative leader Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in becoming Germany's next chancellor, drawing applause and a palpable ...

Newly appointed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz immediately addressed international challenges, calling for de-escalation ...

The win — on his second try — paves the way for him to take charge of Europe’s biggest economy but with his authority ...

Friedrich Merz says a reset in relations is vital to help Europe overcome its security and economic ‘challenges’.

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected in a second ballot by lawmakers as post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor ...

Friedrich Merz has been confirmed as the new chancellor of Germany after a second vote in the country’s parliament, hours ...

Friedrich Merz says if peace efforts succeed, Germany stands ready to participate in ceasefire monitoring mission under US ...

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz promises to visit Ukraine. There are no exact dates for the visit yet, according to ...

Christian Democratic Union leader Friedrich Merz will visit the Elysée for his first trip abroad on Wednesday. Emmanuel ...

Friedrich Merz was poised to be sworn in as chancellor but did not win enough votes in parliament, usually a symbolic step.

Merz had expected to win the votes of at least 316 of the 630 votes in the lower house of parliament, but he was backed by ...