Germany's new government has been in office for two months, and so far only Merz's CDU is making progress among voters, while ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke to Premier Giorgia Meloni at the weekend during a round of telephone conversations on averting hefty US tariffs on European goods, German government spokesman ...

Friedrich Merz, chancellor candidate of Germany's Christian Democrats, reacts following the announcement of initial results in snap federal parliamentary elections Feb. 23, 2025, in Berlin, Germany.

The incoming German chancellor campaigned as a debt hawk. Then a source told him about Trump’s plans for NATO.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed his country's offer to buy Patriot air defence systems for Ukraine with U.S.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on the phone on Thursday about arms deliveries to ...

German lawmakers have voted to suspend family reunions for many migrants. It's part of a drive by the new conservative-led ...

BERLIN, May 6 (Reuters) - German conservative leader Friedrich Merz failed to secure enough parliamentary votes to become chancellor on Tuesday in a major blow that threw politics in Europe's ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has wished the Germany women's national team all the best for their opening game at Euro ...

Friedrich Merz, the 69-year-old veteran German politician with a hardline stance on migration and a love of aviation, is set to become the country’s next chancellor after emerging as winner in ...

Friedrich Merz’s halting path to the chancellor’s office inflamed his challenges at home and abroad, including a threat from the far right. Listen to this article · 5:44 min Learn more.