FILE - Floor leader Friedrich Merz, left, and Angela Merkel, chairwoman of the Christian Democrats Union party (CDU), cheer after Merz's speech to the delegates of the CDU party convention in ...

Der Kanzler hat seinen möglichen Nachfolger empfangen: Worum es beim Treffen von Scholz und Merz ging, wurde nicht öffentlich. Der CDU-Chef äußerte sich im Anschluss aber zur angestrebten ...

Kinder, Enkel und ein überraschender Entschluss seiner Ehefrau Charlotte Merz: Das Privatleben von Friedrich Merz hält spannende Details parat. Mit großer Wahrscheinlichkeit wird Friedrich Merz ...

“After [President] Donald Trump’s remarks last week … it is clear that this government does not care much about the fate of Europe,” said Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic ...

Merz's conservative CDU/CSU bloc took first place in Sunday's election with 28.5% - their second worst result of the postwar era - while the AfD won 20.8%, its best ever result, according to ...

Opposition leader Friedrich Merz claimed victory and Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat. Alternative for Germany, or AfD, had the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II.

Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz won a victory in a national election on Sunday (February 23, 2025), while Alternative for Germany doubled its support in the strongest ...

Global leaders congratulate conservative leader Friedrich Merz and his alliance, but others focus on the success of the AfD. Friedrich Merz, centre, the chancellor candidate of the conservative ...

Friedrich Merz is set to become the post-World War Germany’s 10th chancellor marking the culmination of a years-long political career that was once sidelined by his party's iconic leader.

Der Wahlkampf ist vorbei, der neue Bundestag gewählt - und höchstwahrscheinlich wird der neue Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz heißen. Am Montag äußerte sich der Spitzenkandidat der Union bereits ...

Yes, Merz will, in all likelihood, become Germany’s next chancellor. But let’s be honest: winning an election for the main opposition party has never been easier. Disclaimer - All opinions in ...

Friedrich Merz, who is on course to become post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor after the country's election, has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent's security as it ...