Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country faces economic and diplomatic crises.

He has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent’s security as it grapples with the new Trump administration and Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Merz expressed concern over changing relations with Washington under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for gradual independence from the U.S.

A long-time rival of centrist ex-chancellor Angela Merkel within the CDU party, Merz has attacked her open-door migrant policy and drawn her ire for accepting support from the far-right AfD on the ...

After his conservative bloc came out ahead in German legislative elections with almost 30 percent of the vote, Friedrich Merz must now ... management corporation, BlackRock. He has also served ...

Friedrich Merz, the man expected to become Germany's next chancellor ... At age 69, trained lawyer Merz boasts a strong business background -- including at investment fund BlackRock and on many ...

Germany's conservative leader, Friedrich Merz, is poised to lead the nation ... including roles at investment fund BlackRock and various corporate boards that made him a millionaire, Merz has ...

A long-time CDU party rival of centrist ex-chancellor Angela Merkel, Merz has attacked her open-door migrant policy and drawn her ire for accepting support from the far-right AfD on the flashpoint ...