A modest pickup in consumer spending couldn’t offset a steep slump in exports that was chiefly responsible for another ...

Germany’s economy contracted in the final quarter of 2024, underlining the scale of the challenge for the next German ...

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

Merz expressed concern over changing relations with Washington under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for ...

Germany's mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the country's national election, ensuring that Ukraine has an ...

Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz warned the United States on Monday against turning its back on allies but also urged ...

Friedrich Merz has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent's security as it grapples with the new Trump ...

The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.

The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to ...

Friedrich Merz, who has been declared winner in Germany’s elections, has a long to-do list to fulfil his promise of building ...

Germans have given establishment parties one last chance. Right-wing populists wait on the sidelines. PARIS — The good news ...