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

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.

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

Investing.com -- In a call on Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the significance of their countries’ relationship, as China and Europe navigate the ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

BERLIN — Conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected in a second ballot by lawmakers as post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor on Tuesday — hours after he failed to win the first round in ...