Merz is seeking to take the helm of the 27-nation European Union’ s most populous member after Scholz’s government collapsed last year and a national election was held in February.

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

Merz must secure 316 votes in the 630-seat strong lower chamber of German parliament in order to become chancellor. View on ...

Germany's new chancellor Friedrich Merz aims to revive the economy, strengthen EU ties, and address far-right challenges.

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

Marco Rubio serving as both Secretary of State and national security adviser could be "ultimately disadvantageous" to President Trump, says former adviser John Bolton.

Germany officially labeled the far-right Alternative für Germany (AfD) party as a confirmed right-wing extremist group. This ...

With no appetite to slash pensions or hike taxes, European capitals are stretching the definition of defence spending before ...

Germany’s far-right AfD party announced Monday it is suing the country’s domestic intelligence agency over its designation as ...