CDU leader Friedrich Merz, who is likely to be Germany's next chancellor, has labelled the response to Volodymyr Zelenskyy by Donald Trump and JD Vance as a "manufactured escalation". Members of ...

Before he can focus on German foreign policy, however, Merz's first task will be to put together a government capable of taking action. With only 28.6% of the vote, the conservative union of ...

Berlin | Friedrich Merz, set to become Germany’s next chancellor after his opposition conservatives won the national election on Sunday (Monday AEDT), vowed to help give Europe “real ...

Speaking at a press conference on Monday following his victory, Mr Merz said: "I very much welcome the fact that Great Britain is once again seeking proximity to Europe, to the European Union.” ...

Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz won a victory in a national election on Sunday (February 23, 2025), while Alternative for Germany doubled its support in the strongest ...

Global leaders congratulate conservative leader Friedrich Merz and his alliance, but others focus on the success of the AfD. Friedrich Merz, centre, the chancellor candidate of the conservative ...

Friedrich Merz is set to become the post-World War Germany’s 10th chancellor marking the culmination of a years-long political career that was once sidelined by his party's iconic leader.

Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz speaks at the party headquarters, after the exit poll results are announced for the 2025 general election, in Berlin, Germany.

Yes, Merz will, in all likelihood, become Germany’s next chancellor. But let’s be honest: winning an election for the main opposition party has never been easier. Disclaimer - All opinions in ...

Friedrich Merz, who is on course to become post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor after the country's election, has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent's security as it ...

The AfD's Alice Weidel compared the country's finances to those of a company, saying that the likely new government of conservative leader Friedrich Merz would be forced by left-wing parties into ...

BERLIN (AP) — Friedrich Merz, on course to become post-World War II Germany’s 10th chancellor after the country’s election, has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent’s ...