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

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

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

Germany's newly-minted Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the country's new government coalition will prioritize security, ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friedrich Merz won the vote to become the next German chancellor on Tuesday after a second vote in parliament, hours after an unprecedented defeat in the first round of voting.