Germany's would-be Chancellor Friedrich Merz identified on Friday migration, economic competitiveness and spending cuts as ...

Berlin — In a landmark shift, Germany is set to embark on its most ambitious defense spending initiative since World War II.

Two senior members of the German conservative CDU/CSU bloc led by Friedrich Merz are demanding a reversal of the legalization ...

Germany’s would-be next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, won lawmakers’ approval Tuesday for ambitious plans to loosen the ...

Germany wants to say "stop" to Viktor Orban's anti-EU and pro-Russian rhetoric, as well as his domestic policies. Friedrich ...

Friedrich Merz is facing a critical moment in his bid to become German chancellor, as disgruntled fellow conservatives worry ...

German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz’s conservatives and the Social Democrats sounded upbeat as they began what should ...

The likely next government should have substantial financial leeway, thanks to credit-financed special funds. However, it ...

Germany's would-be next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, won lawmakers' approval to loosen strict debt rules for higher defense ...

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The senior leadership of Friedrich Merz's conservative bloc and the Social Democrats were due to begin talks on hammering out ...

Germany's interior minister claimed victory for her outgoing government in its battle against irregular immigration, saying ...