The Christian Democratic Union Party's win in Germany ensures that Europe's biggest economy is likely to continue to lead on ...

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

Of all three former governing parties, the Greens performed best in the general election. But they have still landed in opposition and with little to celebrate.

After more than three years with Chancellor Olaf Scholz at Germany’s helm, Sunday’s election cemented the country’s lurch to ...

Following rare back-to-back economic contractions in 2023 and 2024, German businesses are hopeful that a new government ...

Friedrich Merz is on course to become post-World War II Germany’s 10th chancellor, the culmination of a yearslong political ...

German voters are heading to the polls for a national election. German voters are heading to the polls Sunday for a national ...

The man poised to become Germany's next chancellor accused President Trump of being indifferent to Europe’s plight and blasted Washington’s interference in the general election. Friedrich Merz has ...

If Europe’s leaders dare learn the tough lesson Trump is teaching, they will restore national cohesion — which prosperity ...

The Christian Democrats are forming a new coalition, with plans that include a possible restart of nuclear power.

Friedrich Merz looks poised to form a coalition between his center-right alliance and the center-left Social Democrats, but ...

The next German government faces calls to loosen borrowing rules, slash energy costs and spur innovation. It won’t be easy.