And yet Germany’s leaders have struggled to come to grips with the full dimensions of the crisis. The prior government, a three-party coalition helmed by the center-left Social Democratic Party of ...

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

In a wide-ranging speech in the Bundestag, the German Chancellor outlined his new government's priorities, including a plan ...

New Chancellor Friedrich Merz says his compatriots must work harder and smarter to restore Germany's competitive edge. Ahead ...

New German government can credibly claim fresh start with its appointments and responsibilities, but given challenging times, ...

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be the first foreign leader to meet with Germany’s new Chancellor, Friedrich ...

Christian Democrat Friedrich Merz has been confirmed as Germany’s new chancellor. His grand coalition is off to a rocky start ...

Friedrich Merz has plunged straight into international crises on his first full day as Germany’s new chancellor. He presented ...

Friedrich Merz has ... plans for reforms in migration policy, tax laws, and social protections, including minimum wage adjustments. The coalition also announced its cabinet, naming Lars Klingbeil ...

World leaders were quick to congratulate Merz, who is set to meet German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Bellevue Palace and take an oath of office alongside his new cabinet. European ...

AsIncoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz prepares to take the helm, the pressure is on for the ruling coalition to address the nation's pressing challenges, including economic stagnation, geopolitical ...