Friedrich Merz, a conservative Christian Democrat, became Germany’s next chancellor after a surprising setback in parliament delayed him from taking office. By Christopher F. Schuetze Reporting ...

In Bavaria the Christian Social Union (CSU) retained the hold it has clamped on Germany’s biggest state (by area) since 1957. “The majority of Germans now are voting for non-left parties ...

Members of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) have overwhelmingly approved a coalition agreement with the conservative Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU), party officials announced on Wednesday.