The new German chancellor has pledged to recover Berlin from years of economic stagnation, deliver on “much needed” military ...

Significantly, Merz began his speech by praising the pro-war and rearmament policies of his predecessor, Olaf Scholz (SPD).

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a renewed partnership with France to help Europe confront its “enormous” security and economic challenges. At a joint news conference with French ...

Post-WWII Germany has long been wary of state power and unfettered spending − and that may stymie new chancellor’s plans.

As Germany faces an industry crisis exacerbated by high electricity prices, industry leaders are urging the government for ...

A coalition deal in Germany has paved the way for conservative leader Friedrich Merz to become the country's 10th chancellor since World War II ... our security, for economic growth, secure ...

BERLIN, May 6 (Reuters) - German conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor ... for a man who has promised to revive economic growth at a time of global turbulence.

BERLIN, May 6 (Reuters) - German conservative leader Friedrich ... to revive economic growth at a time of global turbulence. Most immediately, it threw into doubt the trips Merz had planned ...

BERLIN — Conservative leader Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday ... Germany is Europe’s diplomatic and economic heavyweight. Many had hoped Merz’s ascension would help the continent navigate ...

BERLIN (AP) — In a historic first, conservative leader Friedrich Merz 's bid to become Germany's 10th chancellor since World War II failed ... The coalition aims to spur economic growth, ramp ...

BERLIN (AP) — German election winner Friedrich ... 6 to elect Merz as chancellor. In that vote, Merz will need a majority of all members of the house to be elected as post-World War II Germany ...

BERLIN (AP) — Friedrich Merz succeeded ... s 10th chancellor since World War II. No other postwar candidate for chancellor has failed to win on the first ballot. Merz received 325 votes in ...