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

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain cut international aid to raise military spending. He’s hoping to make a case for ...

Mark Leonard asks how Germany's incoming chancellor can ensure the continent's defense – not least against the US.

Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz, who came out on top in the snap election results, is aiming to close a ...

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

After years of large influence, NGOs will face headwinds under a new CDU/CSU-led government. Berlin – Germay's Christian Democrats, fresh off their victory in the country's election, took aim at ...

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

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

Although securing the second-best election result in its party history, the Greens will now become part of Germany's ...

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 ...

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