Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) said on Wednesday they had agreed to start talks on a possible coalition with Friedrich Merz ...

Germany's conservative chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz on Wednesday drew a chorus of criticism, including from his ...

Incoming German leader will hold high-stakes talks with French president as Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump hover over Europe ...

If he wants an effective governing majority, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must invite the AfD into the government.

On February 24th America sided with Russia and North Korea in voting against a UN resolution proposed by its European allies ...

Leadership from Berlin will be essential to safeguard Europe against Russia and ward off election interference from America.

CDU celebrations are muted because a 28.52pc vote share means a weaker negotiating position in coalition with the centre-Left ...

Which is why Merz's idea of reshaping policies vis-à-vis security is worth cherishing for not only his own country but also ...

Many challenges lie ahead for Germany's new coalition government with the country in a state of flux, facing mounting ...

The defence of freedom at home and in Europe is the paramount task facing likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz ...

Britain and Germany finally admit the low state of their militaries.

A sense of urgency is rising as parties on the extreme right and left may be able to block defense spending when Germany’s ...