The leader of the victorious CDU, Friedrich Merz, has a checkered history in German politics — from challenging Angela Merkel ...

Exit polls show Friedrich Merz's conservatives leading in Germany's election, with concerns over far-right party strength and ...

This important election has galvanised voters, and campaigning resumed on Saturday evening with a final discussion on ...

Germany’s conservatives won Sunday’s elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed ...

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday's election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory. Exit polls also indicate that Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is heading for the ...

Germany’s conservatives won Sunday’s elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed ...

The German elections saw Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU taking the lead with 29% of the vote, while the AfD improved its standing ...

Alternative for Germany is heading for the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II, as per exit polls.

Germany's conservatives won Sunday's elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed by the far-right AfD in second place after record gains, according to ...

Early returns point to a three-party coalition led by Friedrich Merz.