Sidelined by Angela Merkel in the early 2000s, Friedrich Merz left politics for 20 years until she announced her retirement in 2018.

This same incrementalism runs through much of what Mr Merz says. Even if talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin lead ...

Friedrich Merz has warned of potential political or legal consequences for Elon Musk after he endorsed the far-right ...

The next German government’s response could be political, legal, or possibly target Musk’s gigafactory near Berlin, ...

Friedrich Merz is a familiar face of his conservative party's old guard. Politically, he has never come across as ...

Germany’s probable next leader talks about Ukraine, saving the economy and beating the AfD in an exclusive interview ...

The authorities believe the crash, into a union’s strike-day demonstration, was a deliberate attack. The suspect is a 24-year ...

In countries across Europe, nativist far-right political parties have dramatically expanded their vote share in recent years, ...

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has accused his main rival in Germany's upcoming election of "constant about turns," while Friedrich ...

Center-right and center-left chancellor candidates clashed in a fiery debate, exposing deep divisions just weeks ahead of a ...

The anti-immigrant and far-right Alternative for Germany party has established itself as a significant political force in the ...

The opposition leader is expected to be Germany’s next chancellor. No one knows if he has what it takes to steer his country ...