Friedrich Merz received a rude shock on the morning of May 6, 2025, as he prepared to lose the “in-waiting” qualifier from his title as German chancellor. After weeks of negotiations following ...

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is set to become the next Chancellor of Germany after securing a decisive victory in the 2025 federal elections. His CDU ...

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become the country's next chancellor after initial results showed his CDU/CSU bloc leading in Sunday's election, wants to form an ...

Four candidates are bidding to be Germany's next leader in Sunday's election. The 66-year-old has been Germany's chancellor since December 2021. The center-left Social Democrat has a wealth of ...

KELLY: Angela Merkel. She led Germany as chancellor from 2005 to 2021. Her new memoir, out today, is titled, "Freedom." Chancellor Merkel, thank you. MERKEL: (Speaking German). Thank you very much.

The German chancellor is looking to strengthen both Europe and Germany through firm leadership and heavier spending. He has promised a massive increase in defense outlays in order to create the ...

Robert Habeck The 55-year-old is the candidate of the environmentalist Greens. He's also Germany's current vice chancellor and the economy and climate minister, with responsibility for energy issues.

Robert Habeck The 55-year-old is the candidate of the environmentalist Greens. He's also Germany's current vice chancellor and the economy and climate minister, with responsibility for energy issues.