For the man poised to become Germany’s next finance minister, Sept. 11, 2001 is a pivotal moment that will shape his thinking ...

After winning Germany’s election on February 23rd, Mr Merz had shocked observers by questioning nato’s future under Mr Trump and declaring that Europe must “achieve independence from America”. But ...

World War II chancellor, the culmination of a long political career that was once sidelined by his party’s iconic leader, ...

German election winner Friedrich Merz has sealed a deal to form a new government that aims to spur economic growth, ramp up ...

Conservative and center-left parties will present a deal to form a new German government on Wednesday after weeks of ...