Germany's conservative leader clinches an major financial agreement ahead of a crunch vote in parliament.

Germany's likely chancellor-to-be announces a political deal to raise hundreds of billions of euros in extra spending.

Germany's main parties refuse to work with the far right, but the AfD wants to tear the firewall down.

Friedrich Merz's conservatives have won, but the vote has thrown up some fascinating stories.

The leader of the Christian Democratic Union is now in pole position to become Germany's next chancellor.

Friedrich Merz will try to form a coalition after his Christian Democrats won less than 30% of the vote.

Friedrich Merz heralds a new era for Europe without the US as a key partner, writes Europe editor Katya Adler.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is expected to become the second biggest force in the country.