Young Germans flocked to opposite ends of the political spectrum in the federal election, rejecting the centre.

Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz wants to form a government quickly in order to revive a moribund economy, hike ...

After more than three years with Chancellor Olaf Scholz at Germany’s helm, Sunday’s election cemented the country’s lurch to ...

Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz wants to form a government quickly in order to revive a moribund economy, hike ...

Germany could approve a fund to boost defence spending before the outgoing parliament steps down next month, while leaving ...

The Franco-German partnership, historically central to key decisions in Brussels, has been strained over the past three years ...

CDU's Friedrich Merz has claimed victory while SPD's Olaf Scholz has regretted the "bitter" election result. The German ...

Germany faces its second change of leader in less than four years after the head of the center-right opposition won Sunday’s ...

Far-right gains and a ‘sharper and edgier’ chancellor are among the takeaways from the country’s contest, an expert says.

Germany's political landscape has shifted dramatically. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government collapsed after his steadfast ...

Friedrich Merz may create a new European military alliance.

Friedrich Merz has confirmed he hopes to form a coalition government featuring his Christian Democratic Union and the ...