World War II chancellor, the culmination of a long political career that was once sidelined by his party’s iconic leader, ...

German's center-right Christian Democratic Union and center-left Social Democrats have reached a deal to form a new German ...

The German parliament plans to meet on May 6 to elect Friedrich Merz as the country’s next leader, if all the parties in his ...

Das weltwirtschaftliche Umfeld könnte für Schwarz-Rot kaum ungünstiger sein. Doch mit einem Pfund können Merz und Klingbeil ...

Simply sign up to the German politics myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. As Friedrich Merz moves closer to power, the women in his Christian Democratic Union fear they will be kept ...

Conservative leader set to become chancellor after winning February election Party leaders unveil coalition deal between conservatives, Social Democrats Agreement promises tax cuts, tougher stance ...

BERLIN — Friedrich Merz has yet to begin his chancellorship, but he’s already feeling the heat. The incoming leader is facing slumping approval ratings and a barrage of criticism from parts of his ...

BERLIN — German election winner Friedrich Merz sealed a deal Wednesday to form a new government that aims to spur economic growth, ramp up defense spending, take a tougher approach to migration ...

Merz wants cuts BERLIN, March 28 (Reuters) - Germany's would-be Chancellor Friedrich Merz identified on Friday migration, economic competitiveness and spending cuts as major areas needing ...

Friedrich Merz, the leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union, is expected to become Germany’s next leader under the agreement, replacing outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The parties ...

BERLIN — Conservative leader Friedrich Merz is on course to become post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor after finalizing a deal Wednesday to form a new government. Merz, 69, who will ...