Conservative leader Friedrich Merz headed for Germany’s top job after a career of ups and downs
World War II Germany’s 10th chancellor, the culmination of a yearslong political career that was once sidelined by his ...
Germany's Merz Faces Tricky Talks With Potential Coalition Ally
The 69-year-old faces lengthy coalition negotiations after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged to a historic ...
Friedrich Merz Is Set to be Germany’s Next Chancellor
The leader of the conservative Christian Democrats celebrated as exit polls indicated they had won Sunday’s election, which ...
Merz’s victory opens new era of German uncertainty
Friedrich Merz will be the next chancellor of Germany. And he still can’t tell what his government program will be. His ...
Germany's Merz claims victory for his conservatives as the far right is projected to finish 2nd
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz's conservatives were on course for a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday ...
CDU's Friedrich Merz thanks voters as he is greeted with cheers
The conservative CDU/CSU party is set to be the largest party in the next German parliament, according to the first two exit ...
Germany's Merz questions the longevity of NATO's 'current form'
Germany's likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned on Sunday whether NATO would remain in its "current form" by June ...
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Friedrich Merz: High-flying Merkel rival at summit of German politics
Friedrich Merz is on the brink of achieving a long-held goal of becoming Germany's next chancellor after initial results ...