Germany’s would-be next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, won lawmakers’ approval Tuesday for ambitious plans to loosen the ...

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He added that 'Europe's future does not have to be decided in Washington or Moscow.' Friedrich Merz, the likely next ...

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CDU leader Friedrich Merz, who is likely to be ... with leaders vowing to up defence spending in the face of Russian aggression. Mr Merz, whose Christian Democrat party won the most votes in ...

who wrote the recently published biography “Friedrich Merz: his path to power.” Mr. Merz “relies on personal initiative, on the freedom of the individual, on creativity and motivation.

Keir Starmer was among a host of international leaders congratulating Mr Merz on the election result early on Monday. The UK Prime Minister said: “Congratulations to Friedrich Merz and CDU/CSU ...

Friedrich Merz -- who once famously argued a tax return should fit onto a beer coaster -- has vowed to go to war against the “bureaucracy monster”. Mr. Merz and others want to free companies ...

Friedrich Merz is set to become the post-World War Germany’s 10th chancellor marking the culmination of a years-long political career that was once sidelined by his party's iconic leader.

Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz speaks at the party headquarters, after the exit poll results are announced for the 2025 general election, in Berlin, Germany.

Friedrich Merz, who is on course to become post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor after the country's election, has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent's security as it ...

BERLIN (AP) — Friedrich Merz, on course to become post-World War II Germany’s 10th chancellor after the country’s election, has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent’s ...