New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will work to bring Europe and the U.S. together in their approach to Ukraine.

European allies have stressed the urgency of growing and improving their military capabilities to counter Russia.

Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz has been elected as the country's next chancellor. Newsweek's live blog is ...

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

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

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

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

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

Center-right politician Friedrich Merz was elected as German chancellor Tuesday in a second vote just hours after his ...

A ceasefire must serve as the foundation for political negotiations, and the EU will continue to pressure Russia into coming ...

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

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