As expected, Friedrich Merz is set to become the next German chancellor after his conservative Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) ...

Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) said on Wednesday they had agreed to start talks on a possible coalition with Friedrich Merz ...

French President Emmanuel Macron will dine with Germany's chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Wednesday evening, the Elysee said.

Incoming German leader will hold high-stakes talks with French president as Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump hover over Europe ...

OP-ED. Germany doubts itself more than ever, writes diplomat Jérémie Gallon. But it would be a big mistake to underestimate ...

Paul Hockenos is a journalist and author based in Berlin. His most recent book is “Berlin Calling: A Story of Anarchy, Music, ...

Rubio cast Trump’s cajoling of European allies to spend more on defense as consistent with long-standing calls from the ...

German voters picked Conservative party head Friedrich Merz to lead Germany, and by extension Europe, during a decisive stress test in trans-Atlantic relations. Can he rise to expectations?

On February 24th America sided with Russia and North Korea in voting against a UN resolution proposed by its European allies ...

Leadership from Berlin will be essential to safeguard Europe against Russia and ward off election interference from America.

Which is why Merz's idea of reshaping policies vis-à-vis security is worth cherishing for not only his own country but also ...

If he wants an effective governing majority, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must invite the AfD into the government.