Who is Friedrich Merz? Christian Democratic Union frontrunner poised to become Germany’s next Chancellor
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany’s CDU, is set to form a coalition after winning the most votes, per exit polls. The ...
German election results 2025 – live: Friedrich Merz’s Conservatives win as far right party makes big gains
US president Donald Trump has hailed Sunday as a "great day for Germany" after an election in which conservative opposition ...
AfD is 'absolutely delighted' - BBC reports from the party's HQ
The BBC's Nick Beake reports from AfD headquarters in Berlin.
Friedrich Merz to become German Chancellor tomorrow; man who voted against criminalising marital rape policy | 5 points
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany’s conservative opposition, achieved a modest victory in the national election. The ...
German Election Live Updates: Will Germany's 'Firewall' prevent AfD from coming to power?
This important election has galvanised voters, and campaigning resumed on Saturday evening with a final discussion on ...
Voters shift to the right in German election
The conservative Christian Democratic Union won a plurality in the Bundestag, exit polls suggested Feb. 23, while the ...
US ‘largely indifferent’ to Europe: Germany’s Friedrich Merz turns cold despite Donald Trump's praise
Friedrich Merz's conservatives triumphed in Germany's elections, obtaining over 28% of the vote, as the far-right AfD gained ...