Germany's Merz to make surprise trip to Paris for talks with Macron
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz, the country's presumptive next chancellor, is set to make a surprise visit to ...
How Friedrich Merz Will Try to Lead Europe Despite a Weakened Hand
The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to ...
Wary of Trump, Germany's Merz warns it's 'five minutes to midnight for Europe'
Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz warned the United States on Monday against turning its back on allies but also urged ...
Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to lead Germany after its election?
Friedrich Merz has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent's security as it grapples with the new Trump ...
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Germany’s New Chancellor Must Do the Unthinkable
If he wants an effective governing majority, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must invite the AfD into the government.
Germany's Social Democrats riled by Merz ahead of critical talks on coalition
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) said on Wednesday they had agreed to start talks on a possible coalition with Friedrich Merz ...
The Latest: Opposition leader Merz set to form Germany's next government
Germany's mainstream conservatives have won the country's national election, while a far-right party surged to become the ...
Taurus missiles, stronger Europe — what can Ukraine hope for after German elections
The victory of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) led by Friedrich Merz was met with relief in Ukraine. The ...
Germany's Merz rules out quick reform of state debt limits
By Andreas Rinke and Matthias Williams BERLIN (Reuters) -Election winner Friedrich Merz on Tuesday ruled out a quick reform ...