Risk No. 4: Friedrich Merz has no government experienceUnlike his predecessors, ... He justified his controversial parliamentary maneuver as a response to the tragic knife attack in Aschaffenburg.

Friedrich Merz has been elected as Germany's 10th post-World War II chancellor, the culmination of a long political career that was once sidelined by his party’s iconic leader, Angela Merkel.

Nuclear deterrence cooperation between France and Germany is a matter for the "very, very long term," German Chancellor ...

Friedrich Merz, on course to become post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor after the country's election, has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent's security as it grapples ...

German far-right makes historic gains as conservatives hold lead 02:50. Friedrich Merz, who is on course to become post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor after the country's election, has ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday defended his administration's policy on border controls amid growing criticism ...

Friedrich Merz is on course to become Germany's 10th post-World War II chancellor, the culmination of a long political career that was once sidelined by his party’s iconic leader, Angela Merkel.

Friedrich Merz is congratulated by outgoing chancellor Olaf Scholz (Ebrahim Noroozi/AP) On Tuesday, Mr Merz needed a majority of 316 out of 630 votes in parliament but only got 310 in the first round.

Friedrich Merz has been elected as Germany's 10th post-World War II chancellor, the culmination of a long political career that was once sidelined by his party’s iconic leader, Angela Merkel.

Friedrich Merz has been elected as Germany's 10th post-World War II chancellor, the culmination of a long political career that was once sidelined by his party's iconic leader, Angela Merkel.

Friedrich Merz has been elected as Germany's 10th post-World War II chancellor, the culmination of a long political career that was once sidelined by his party’s iconic leader, Angela Merkel.