The German electorate has backed conservative Friedrich Merz to lead Germany, and by extension Europe, during a decisive stress test in trans-Atlantic relations. Can he rise to expectations?

Social Democratic Party co-leader Klingbeil expects conservative chief Merz to change 'course and tone' before talks to form ...

Former European Commission President José Manuel Barroso has expressed strong confidence in Friedrich Merz, Germany's likely ...

Of all three former governing parties, the Greens performed best in the general election. But they have still landed in ...

The leaders meet in Washington to discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine and the potential end to Russia’s military action ...