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

In his first speech to the Bundestag, the new chancellor emphasized the rearmament of the country and briefly addressed ...

US President Donald Trump has long demanded that NATO partners spend more on defence. Germany now wants to comply. View on ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday urged the West not to be divided on Ukraine and said he was working to ensure ...

The European Union is ready to impose tougher sanctions on Russia if progress on ending the war in Ukraine is not made this ...

Friedrich Merz was poised to be sworn in as chancellor but did not win enough votes in parliament, usually a symbolic step.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is fundamentally prepared to allow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit ...

Supporters of Mr. Merz, a former corporate lawyer, say he is well-prepared and thoughtful, but critics accuse him of failing ...

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

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz failed to secure enough parliamentary votes to become chancellor in a major blow.

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

Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday urged the West not to be divided on Ukraine and said he was working to ...