Germany’s Friedrich Merz has formally become chancellor at the second attempt, hours after an unprecedented defeat signaled ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday pledged reforms and investment for Europe's biggest economy to transform it ...

Friedrich Merz was poised to be sworn in as chancellor but did not win enough votes in parliament, usually a symbolic step.

Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is introducing his government's agenda to lawmakers in Germany's parliament, the ...

Germany's newly-minted Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will advocate for trans-Atlantic unity in the negotiations with ...

Supporters of Mr. Merz, a former corporate lawyer, say he is well-prepared and thoughtful, but critics accuse him of failing ...

Friedrich Merz succeeded in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he ...

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz failed to secure enough parliamentary votes to become chancellor in a major blow.

Germany's new chancellor Friedrich Merz signalled a new start in relations with European partners France and Poland, but ...

Friedrich Merz has plunged straight into international crises on his first full day as Germany’s new chancellor. He presented ...

Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor by parliament in a second round of voting after an unprecedented defeat on the first ...