Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany’s top job after election?
He has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent’s security as it grapples with the new Trump administration and Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Deeply divided Germany elects conservative Merz chancellor, far right surges to second place
Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats took the highest portion of a record number of votes. An ascendant far right, crumbling international order and sluggish German economy face the incoming chancellor.
German elections live: Far right Afd’s surge is ‘final warning’ to democratic parties, victorious Merz says
Far right Afd’s surge is ‘final warning’ to democratic parties, victorious Merz says - Friedrich Merz set to become new chancellor after provisional results show his conservatives won
PM felicitates Germany's Friedrich Merz on election win
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Friedrich Merz, the Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union, on their impressive success in Germany's election.
Christian Democrats claim victory in German election; far right surges
The Christian Democratic Union has won a plurality in the Bundestag, preliminary exit polls suggested Sunday, while the far-right AfD has come in second.
Election Winner Merz Invites Netanyahu to Germany, Says Israeli's Office
German conservative candidate for chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz speaks on the day of a party leadership meeting following the general election in Berlin,
German conservatives win election but far-right AfD surges, exit polls show
Germany's conservatives won the national election on Sunday, while the far-right Alternative for Germany came in second, its best ever result.
Who is Friedrich Merz, the German election winner warning Europe about Trump?
Merz expressed concern over changing relations with Washington under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for gradual independence from the U.S.
German business leaders say new government must act quickly to rescue stagnant economy
Germany’s businesses have been frustrated by government inaction on the stagnating economy. Sunday’s national election raises ...
Germany’s new conservative leader looks to ‘achieve independence’ from US
Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said an 'absolute priority' for him will be to distance Europe from the U.S.
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Merz urges Europe to pursue independence from US post-election conservative victory
The conservative party in Germany dominated elections during the weekend, with Friedrich Merz poised to become the nation's ...
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Far-right AfD notches record 2nd-place finish in German election
Frederick Merz, leader of the conservative Christian Democrats, is virtually assured of becoming Germany’s next chancellor.
Germany to move toward 'independence' from US, new leader says
Friedrich Merz's CDU party emerged as the largest party in Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, earning 28.6% of the vote.
German Elections: Christian Democrats Lead With 30% Of Vote As Far-Right AfD Surge To Second Place With Record 20% Share – Exit Polls
Friedrich Merz is on track to become Germany's next chancellor after his center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party ...
Six things we learnt from the German election
Friedrich Merz, the leader of the centre-Right Christian Democratic Union party (CDU), has emerged as the winner of Germany’s ...
What we learned from the German election that will bring change to the EU’s leading power
Germany faces its second change of leader in less than four years after the head of the center-right opposition won Sunday’s ...