Friedrich Merz, leader of the conservative Christian Democratic Union, has vowed to bring stronger leadership in Europe at a ...

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives were on course for a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday ...

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become the country's next chancellor after initial results showed ...

The center-right opposition is favored to win, while polls point to the strongest result for a far-right party since World ...

BERLIN (AP) — Center-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claims victory in Germany's national election.

After winning the German election, the conservative leader must navigate new era without Washington as close ally.

The leader of the victorious CDU, Friedrich Merz, has a checkered history in German politics — from challenging Angela Merkel ...

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday's election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory. Exit polls ...

Centre-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservative bloc emerged as the frontrunner in Germany’s national election ...

Centre-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claimed victory in Germany’s national election on Sunday after exit polls ...

The contenders have made contrasting proposals to turn around the German economy, which has shrunk for the past two years and hasn't managed real growth in much longer.