Young German conservatives including the grandson of former chancellor Helmut Kohl have rebelled against the government’s pension bill, compounding Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s legislative woes.

Friedrich Merz found his way back to politics after years in business. Now the CDU leader stands at the helm of Germany as ...

Two and a half months after Germany's parliamentary election, conservative leader Friedrich Merz is due to be elected as the country's next chancellor on May 6, parliament said on Monday. Julia ...

After just six months in power, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition is facing infighting, policy deadlock and ...

Chancellor Friedrich Merz invites Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to Germany to discuss deporting Syrian citizens with ...

The agitation against refugees also serves domestic political aims. It strengthens the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD ...

Reviving the eurozone's traditional powerhouse is a priority after two years of recession, with the government relaxing ...

With the economy stagnant and the far-right AfD gaining popularity, the chancellor is under pressure to deliver his promised reforms ...

A coalition deal in Germany has paved the way for conservative leader Friedrich Merz to become the country's 10th chancellor since World War II. As part of the deal, outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ...

After just six months in power, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition is facing infighting, policy deadlock and ...