The German electorate has backed conservative Friedrich Merz to lead Germany, and by extension Europe, during a decisive stress test in trans- Atlantic relations. "For me, the absolute priority will ...

A modest pickup in consumer spending couldn’t offset a steep slump in exports that was chiefly responsible for another ...

Friedrich Merz is most likely to become Germany's next chancellor, with the Christian Democratic Union topping votes at just under 29%.

Germany’s chancellor-designate, Friedrich Merz, has called for more military support to Israel and criticized the current ...