New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will work to bring Europe and the U.S. together in their approach to Ukraine.

European allies have stressed the urgency of growing and improving their military capabilities to counter Russia.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday urged the West not to be divided on Ukraine and said he was working to ensure ...

The new German chancellor has pledged to recover Berlin from years of economic stagnation, deliver on “much needed” military ...

Supporters of Mr. Merz, a former corporate lawyer, say he is well-prepared and thoughtful, but critics accuse him of failing ...

Germany's army has been mocked for equipment failures, including helicopters that cannot fly and rifles that do not shoot straight.

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz failed to secure enough parliamentary votes to become chancellor in a major blow.

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the importance of a unified Western response to the Ukraine crisis, pledging to strengthen Germany's military and address economic challenges. He ...

Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, called for the repeal of the CSDDD during his inaugural visit to the European Commission on May 9, ...

BERLIN (AP) — Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in ...

Mr. Merz needed two rounds of voting to become chancellor after a surprising defeat in Parliament hours earlier that threatened to hobble his new government.