If Merz or any other candidate fails to get that majority during the period of 14 days, the constitution allows for the ...

In a historic first, conservative leader Friedrich Merz ’s bid to become Germany’s 10th chancellor since World War II failed by six votes in parliament on Tuesday, a stunning defeat ...

In a historic first, conservative leader Friedrich Merz ’s bid to become Germany’s 10th chancellor since World War II failed ...

To accomplish that task, he will need to repair ties with the U.S. and allies, end an immigration crisis and kick-start the ...

Friedrich Merz's bid to become Germany's 10th chancellor since World War II failed in the first round of voting in parliament ...

The new German chancellor has taken a hard line on immigration, as well as against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The popular right-wing German party struck back at the decision, decried by Vice President JD Vance and others, that gives ...

Germany has classified the AfD as a confirmed extremist party, triggering legal reviews, political fallout, and international ...