The first step towards Mr Merz being effective on the European stage is for him to forge a coalition with the centre-left ...

Mr Merz revealed plans for two changes to the debt brake, a constitutional provision in place since 2009 that lets the ...

The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to ...

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz, the country's presumptive next chancellor, on Wednesday discussed Europe's defence ...

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's mainstream conservatives, has said that Europe must become independent from the ...

Berlin’s decision to lift all caps on military spending and binge on infrastructure marks a U-turn for the fiscally ...

The Christian Democrat, who appeared to have a path to a stable governing coalition, hopes to lead Europe’s response to ...

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Friedrich Merz, on course to become post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor after the country's election, has vowed to ...

Europe must seek to “achieve independence” from the United States, Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said after ...

The conservative party in Germany dominated elections during the weekend, with Friedrich Merz poised to become the nation's ...