Friedrich Merz said that Europe needed to “achieve independence from the U.S., step by step.” That won’t be easy, for Europe ...

Germany woke Monday after an election in which the center-right conservatives won the most votes but far-right nationalists ...

Merz expressed concern over changing relations with Washington under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for ...

Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said an 'absolute priority' for him will be to distance Europe from the U.S.

Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz warned the United States on Monday against turning its back on allies but also urged ...

Germany’s Friedrich Merz has pledged to achieve “independence” from the United States after his centre-right alliance won ...

The man poised to become Germany's next chancellor accused President Trump of being indifferent to Europe’s plight and blasted Washington’s interference in the general election. Friedrich Merz has ...

Friedrich Merz is set to become the next Chancellor at a time of great tumult at home and abroad, writes John Kampfner.

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s center-right Christian Democrats, who finished first in Sunday’s election, has vowed ...

The German election on Sunday demonstrated that voters demand a stark change in how the ruling coalition has governed the ...

The man set to become Germany’s next chancellor has criticised the Trump administration and urged Europe to distance itself ...

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's mainstream conservatives, has said that Europe must become independent from the ...