German election results 2025 – live: Friedrich Merz’s Conservatives celebrate win as far right party makes record gains
Friedrich Merz was set to become Germany’s new chancellor after provisional results confirmed his mainstream conservatives ...
Germany’s Friedrich Merz takes swipe at Trump and calls for ‘independence from the USA’
Germany’s Friedrich Merz takes swipe at Trump and calls for ‘independence from the USA’ - Germany’s likely next chancellor ...
Europe must reach defence ‘independence’ of US: Germany’s Merz
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — Germany’s conservative election winner Friedrich Merz said Sunday that Europe must boost its own ...
The Latest: Opposition leader Merz’s headed to form Germany's next government
Germany’s mainstream conservatives have won the country’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the ...