Germany’s election winner Friedrich Merz seems intent on dropping the country’s fiscal handbrake, sending growth hopes and stock markets upwards. Call it the “Merz spurt”. Two things have ...

Der voraussichtliche neue Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz hat dem Vernehmen nach Gespräche mit den Sozialdemokraten aufgenommen, um trotz des jüngsten Wahlergebnisses Sonderausgaben von bis zu 200 ...

Germany’s conservative election winner Friedrich Merz said at a Monday press conference that the surge of the far-right AfD was “the last warning” to the country’s mainstream parties.

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 ...

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz says he aiming to close a coalition agreement with the SPD in a "short time." Meanwhile, talks are ongoing on how to increase defense spending. As Friedrich Merz ...

BERLIN/JERUSALEM: Germany’s election winner Friedrich Merz warned the United States on Monday against turning its back on allies but also urged Europeans to build up their own defence ...

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 ...

Friedrich Merz, who is expected to be Germany’s next chancellor, says he would make sure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can visit Germany despite an arrest warrant issued against him ...

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 ...