Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz called on Monday for swift action to secure Germany's competitiveness in response to ...

The incoming chancellor vowed to be a strong leader for Europe, but coalition talks may leave him focused on damage control ...

Germany's would-be chancellor, Friedrich Merz, sought to regain the political initiative on Monday, promising renewed focus ...

Merz signals a tougher stance on economic policy. BERLIN — German chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz says Donald Trump’s ...

BERLIN - Germany's would-be Chancellor Friedrich Merz sought to recapture the political agenda on Monday, promising renewed ...

A key ally of German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz said he’s optimistic talks with Social Democrats on forming the next government can conclude before Easter.

Investment in infrastructure and military isn’t straightforward in a country that often struggles to get things done.

German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz faces the prospect of being forced into another pivot before he even takes office ...

Ongoing German coalition talks have delayed Chancellor Merz's debut, but the preliminary agreements are reason for concern.

The incoming chancellor’s Christian Democratic Union party has held coalition talks with the SPD since he won February’s ...

Global markets from Europe to Asia have continued to feel the pain of Donald Trump's tariffs. The US president has shown no sign of reconsidering despite the economic turmoil. DW has the latest.

Last month, the country issued an advisory regarding U.S. travel, noting that “if the gender listed on the applicant’s ...