Merz aims to shift Europe away from US dependence, but rising far-right pressure and geopolitical tensions could complicate ...

Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) said on Wednesday they had agreed to start talks on a possible coalition with Friedrich Merz ...

German voters picked Conservative party head Friedrich Merz to lead Germany, and by extension Europe, during a decisive stress test in trans-Atlantic relations. Can he rise to expectations?

Leadership from Berlin will be essential to safeguard Europe against Russia and ward off election interference from America.

Many challenges lie ahead for Germany's new coalition government with the country in a state of flux, facing mounting ...

However, reunification in 1990 allowed Angela Merkel, the East German daughter of a protestant pastor, to enter politics and ...

Which is why Merz's idea of reshaping policies vis-à-vis security is worth cherishing for not only his own country but also ...

Friedrich Merz calls for the continent to urgently organize its own defense capabilities, marking a profound shift in approach from Europe’s biggest economy ...

On February 24th America sided with Russia and North Korea in voting against a UN resolution proposed by its European allies ...

Germany’s election winner Friedrich Merz wants to form a government quickly in order to revive a moribund economy, hike ...

President Trump has called on NATO allies to increase their defense spending to 5 percent, with only three countries ...

A sense of urgency is rising as parties on the extreme right and left may be able to block defense spending when Germany’s ...