German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and conservative frontrunner Friedrich Merz effectively ruled out serving together in the same cabinet, whatever the outcome of Sunday’s election.

LONDON — Friedrich Merz will make his first visit to the U.K. as German chancellor on July 17 to sign a landmark treaty with ...

After years of sputtering and frustration, the Franco-German engine – the most powerful force within Europe – is humming ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that he does not intend to hold telephone conversations with Russian leader ...

In contrast to Scholz’s position, his main rival Merz has consistently called for sending advanced weaponry to Ukraine, including Taurus missiles, arguing this would strengthen Ukraine’s ...

The Bundestag has elected the CDU/CSU bloc leader Friedrich Merz as Germany’s new federal chancellor, replacing Social Democrat Olaf Scholz. Merz was elected by the Bundestag on the second attempt.

Olaf Scholz reflected on his years in government as the Social Democratic Party congress bids farewell to the former ...

The incoming German chancellor campaigned as a debt hawk. Then a source told him about Trump’s plans for NATO.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz laid the groundwork for the pact in a joint ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz predicts GDP growth next year after three stagnant years. His approval rating is up, and so are the markets.

Nuclear deterrence cooperation between France and Germany is a matter for the "very, very long term," German Chancellor ...

Former German chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday promised his party the Social Democrats that he can be counted on to cherish ...