Friedrich Merz5 Mar 2025Germany's Merz promises to do 'whatever it takes' on defenceGermany's likely chancellor-to-be announces a political deal to raise hundreds of billions of euros in extra spending.5 Mar 2025Europe24 Feb 2025Friedrich Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far rightThe leader of the Christian Democratic Union is now in pole position to become Germany's next chancellor.24 Feb 2025Europe24 Feb 2025Germany's conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record resultFriedrich Merz will try to form a coalition after his Christian Democrats won less than 30% of the vote.24 Feb 2025Europe24 Feb 2025New German leader signals seismic shift in transatlantic relationsFriedrich Merz heralds a new era for Europe without the US as a key partner, writes Europe editor Katya Adler.24 Feb 2025Europe24 Feb 2025Big challenges loom for Germany's Merz in divided countryGermany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins, writes Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker.24 Feb 2025Europe23 Feb 2025CDU's Friedrich Merz thanks voters as he is greeted with cheersChristian Democrats leader Friedrich Merz thanks those who placed their trust in the party and him.23 Feb 2025Europe23 Feb 2025Voting begins in high-stakes German election watched closely by Europe and USConservative Friedrich Merz is expected to win, but the far-right AfD is set for a strong second place.23 Feb 2025Europe22 Feb 2025Who's who in German elections and why this vote is importantGerman voters go to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal vote focused on immigration, security and the economy.22 Feb 2025Europe2 Feb 2025Thousands protest against far-right in BerlinThe protests came after some parties voted alongside the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), over a non-binding resolution on immigration last week. 2 Feb 2025Europe...
