Debt and defence headache for Merz after AfD and far left make gains
Merz had signalled openness to reforming Germany’s “debt brake” to finance badly needed infrastructure investments and a ...
Friedrich Merz, a Conservative, Is Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor
The Christian Democrat, who appeared to have a path to a stable governing coalition, hopes to lead Europe’s response to ...
The Latest: Opposition leader Merz’s headed to form Germany's next government
Opposition leader Friedrich Merz claimed victory and Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat. Alternative for Germany, or AfD, ...
Merz’s victory opens new era of German uncertainty
Friedrich Merz will be the next chancellor of Germany. And he still can’t tell what his government program will be. His ...
Centre-right's Friedrich Merz wins German vote, vows European 'independence' from U.S.
Friedrich Merz, who has no previous experience in office, is set to become Germany's chancellor with Europe's largest economy ...
Merz Appears Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor
Exit polls suggest that Friedrich Merz, the candidate for the conservative Christian Democrats who has vowed to bring ...
Germany's Merz questions the longevity of NATO's 'current form'
Germany's likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned on Sunday whether NATO would remain in its "current form" by June ...