German chancellor, NATO and Friedrich Merz

Friedrich Merz’s rise to the German chancellery is unlikely third act of long career
Friedrich Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country ...
How Friedrich Merz Will Try to Lead Europe Despite a Weakened Hand
The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to ...
Friedrich Merz’s party’s victory in German election brings bleak prospect of headaches and endless to-do lists
Uncertain outlook in Berlin as man who is likely to be next chancellor has to convince sceptical voters he can deliver change ...
German CDU leader Merz welcomes UK's interest in improving Europe ties
Germany's conservative CDU leader Friedrich Merz welcomed on Monday the interest shown by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...