After his conservative bloc came out ahead in German legislative elections with almost 30 percent of the vote, Friedrich Merz ...

Chancellor-in-waiting may ask for shelter under UK and France’s nuclear umbrella as he calls for Europe to build up its ...

Incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz last week said the UK and France should discuss whether their nuclear protection ...

Friedrich Merz, the chancellor-in-waiting, has the in-tray from hell as country tries to cope with increasing economic ...

The Franco-German partnership, historically central to key decisions in Brussels, has been strained over the past three years ...

Friedrich Merz heralds a new era for Europe without the US as a key partner, writes Europe editor Katya Adler.

The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.

While official figures show no spike in documented migration, Retailleau’s hardline position has been well received. His ...

Friedrich Merz, head of the conservative Christian Democrats, has vowed to bring stronger leadership to Europe, where the new ...

The Christian Democratic Union’s victory comes despite a strong showing by the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD.

Election winner likens the Trump administration to Putin’s Russia as he bids to take Europe in a new direction.

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has triumphed at Germany’s ballot boxes, paving his way to become the next chancellor. His ...