Friedrich Merz has been dealt an unexpected — and unprecedented — blow in the first round of voting meant to clear his way to ...

In the wake of Merz's defeat, AfD co-leader Alice Weidel has called for snap elections, declaring the result a 'good day for Germany.' The far-right party, which has been gaining traction in recent ...

But Merz could still secure the chancellorship in a second ballot if he wins the required two-thirds majority.

In a historic first, conservative leader Friedrich Merz ’s bid to become Germany’s 10th chancellor since World War II failed ...

Friedrich Merz on Tuesday failed to be elected Germany's next chancellor in a first round of voting in parliament, falling short of an absolute majority, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. The ...

Friedrich Merz, the conservative leader seeking to become Germany’s next chancellor, failed to obtain the necessary votes to ...