German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is 'aware' of criticism over a gender imbalance in his Cabinet, a government spokesman said ...

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is about to make history with his vow to create the 'strongest conventional army in Europe,' writes ...

Chancellor Friedrich Merz for the first time publicly advocated spending up to 5% of the German economy on defense.

Post-WWII Germany has long been wary of state power and unfettered spending − and that may stymie new chancellor’s plans.

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that China is ready to work with Germany to open a new chapter in their all ...

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will work to bring Europe and the U.S. together in their approach to Ukraine.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has traveled to NATO partner Lithuania to inaugurate a German brigade meant to protect the ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday urged the West not to be divided on Ukraine and said he was working to ensure ...

Friedrich Merz secured the top job but only after losing on his first attempt, a surprise that potentially weakens his government at a fraught time for Germany and Europe. By Jim Tankersley and ...

Friedrich Merz has succeeded in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he suffered a historic defeat in the first round.

Jim Tankersley Christopher F. Schuetze Melissa Eddy and Clay Risen Friedrich Merz won a second-chance vote to become Germany’s chancellor on Tuesday afternoon, rebounding from a morning defeat ...

Mr Merz’s commitment to restoring a long-absent German voice to European and international debates is not in doubt, and he ...