Friedrich Merz13 May 2025Debunking claims about cocaine on European leaders' train13 May 2025Europe7 May 2025Merz's messy path to power raises questions for future governmentMerz had been working to project strength and purpose but instead became mired in political intrigue and division.7 May 2025Europe6 May 2025Germany's Merz becomes chancellor after surviving historic vote failureThe conservative leader is sworn in, having won a parliament vote to become chancellor at the second attempt.6 May 2025Europe6 May 2025Merz defeat 'an obstacle not a catastrophe'The man expected to be Germany's next foreign minister reacts after Friedrich Merz fell short in a parliamentary vote to be named chancellor.6 May 2025Europe6 May 2025Merz government to be sworn in as Germany ends months of stalemateThe conservative leader won elections in February and has agreed a coalition deal with the centre left.6 May 2025Europe9 Apr 2025Germany is back, says Merz, after sealing government dealThe chancellor-in-waiting's conservatives have reached a coalition agreement with Germany's Social Democrats, five months after the last government collapsed.9 Apr 2025Europe18 Mar 2025Germany votes for historic boost to defence spendingThe move alters the German constitution, allowing the country to increase its military spending.18 Mar 2025Europe18 Mar 2025Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spendingGerman MPs could pave the way for huge investments to defend Europe against a threatening Russia.18 Mar 2025Europe5 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 2025Europe...
