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

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 ...

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

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

Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, called for the repeal of the CSDDD during his inaugural visit to the European Commission on May 9, ...

Germany and Europe will continue to support Ukraine to prevent Russia from completely destroying the peace and security order on the continent and in the world. — Ukrinform.

Merz' appointment ends six months of political deadlock in the country after the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ...

Parliament expected to back Merz as chancellor in Tuesday vote Merz to lead coalition ... "People have been asking Germany to ...

Merz has been widely expected to become the leader of Europe’s largest economy following Germany’s federal election in ...

The conservative politician had been expected to easily win confirmation to become Germany's 10th chancellor since World War II, but initially fell six votes short. Merz then received 325 votes in ...