The German electorate has backed conservative Friedrich Merz to lead Germany, and by extension Europe, during a decisive stress test in trans- Atlantic relations. "For me, the absolute priority will ...

Germany's chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz calls for European 'independence from US' as he blasts Trump and Musk - ...

Friedrich Merz is most likely to become Germany's next chancellor, with the Christian Democratic Union topping votes at just under 29%.