Opposition leader Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) claimed victory. while Chancellor Olaf ...

Officials from Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats and the SPD are discussing ways to free up resources to beef up the ...

The American message in Munich a week ago made German-US relations an unexpectedly divisive German election issue. Germans ...

Friedrich Merz's CDU party emerged as the largest party in Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, earning 28.6% of the vote.

The likely next chancellor will face obstruction from the far left and far right, Desmond Lachman writes in a guest ...

Tech billionaire Elon Musk speaks live via a video transmission during the election campaign launch rally of the far-right Alternative for Germany party on January 25, 2025, in Halle, Germany. In the ...

Germany’s AfD party placed second in the 2025 election, fueled by immigration fears, despite its association with neo-Nazis.

German voters are choosing their new government in an election dominated by worries about the years-long stagnation of Europe’s biggest economy, pressure to curb migration and growing uncertainty over ...

Germany has long been considered to have relatively ambitious climate goals and it's likely that combatting climate change will remain a priority.

Friedrich Merz, Germany's election winner, has warned the U.S. against alienating allies while urging Europe to enhance its defense capabilities amid a tense transatlantic scenario. Merz's ...

Frederick Merz, leader of the conservative Christian Democrats, is virtually assured of becoming Germany’s next chancellor.

Friedrich Merz is poised to lead Germany amidst significant economic and diplomatic challenges. Known for his conservative stance and political resilience, Merz's leadership signals a shift to the ...