Germany faces its second change of leader in fewer than four years. The latest result cements a shift to the right in Europe.

The government in Berlin is under pressure to get major reforms underway. But Merz's coalition partner, the SPD, stands severely weakened following two defeats in state elections, and now finds it ...

In a short report Robert Dale gives an update on recent events Germany held two state elections in March, both in the ...

BERLIN, March 9 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Sunday's election in the southern state of Baden-Wuerttemberg was a "bitter" result for his conservatives but would not affect the ...

The Social Democrats were once a "big tent" party, with the support of almost half of Germany's electorate. Now, the SPD is fighting for relevance. This year, five state elections could spell trouble ...

Merz's CDU wins Rhineland-Palatinate, ending SPD's 35-year rule SPD faces crisis, debates responsibility after election loss Merz promises reforms on tax, health, and social welfare BERLIN, March 23 ...