German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives were on course for a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday ...

The conservatives’ expected victory comes despite a historically strong showing by the far-right Alternative for Germany, or ...

After winning the German election, the conservative leader must navigate a new era without Washington as a close ally.

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday's election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory and Chancellor ...

Friedrich Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country faces its biggest economic and diplomatic ...

German exit polls show opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives leading in the election. The Alternative for Germany ...