The Latest Breaking News from Friedrich Merz

Stance of German alliance’s leader could herald closer ties with France but ‘debt brake’ poses obstacle to spending

Friedrich Merz, the presumptive chancellor of Germany, has confirmed he will seek a coalition with the social democratic SPD after the Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) won the February 23 election, topping the poll with 28.5%. Although the SPD has gone from winning the last election to a record low result of…

Germany's likely next chancellor warned Europe can no longer rely on its American allies: "I never thought I would end up one day having to say that."

European leaders stand with Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russian invasion, while tensions with the Trump administration escalate.

Friedrich Merz has taken aim at the US and says Europe must stand up for itself

Result is further evidence that political conversation around the climate crisis has shifted

Christian Democrats came first. But the far right and the left were the biggest gainers.

After a healthy performance on Friday, Asian investors struggled to maintain momentum after big losses in New York, where the Nasdaq lost more than two percent.

Germany's election results show a shift towards mainstream conservatism, with a focus on supporting Ukraine and economic recovery.