Germany's next leader, conservative Friedrich Merz, has raised the alarm over European defence but the clock is ticking for ...

Global debt is touching “dangerous” levels as demands for higher European defence spending and spiralling deficits threaten to trigger an investor backlash ...

The German electorate has backed conservative Friedrich Merz to lead Germany, and by extension Europe, during a decisive stress test in trans-Atlantic relations. Can he rise to expectations?

Friedrich Merz may create a new European military alliance.

Germany now faces a change of government, with conservative Christian Democratic Union party chief Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor. What's next for Germany's foreign and security ...

Triumphant CDU leader hits out at Washington and calls for stronger European security amid attempts to build government.

As the Trump administration ramps up its rhetoric against Ukraine and NATO, European countries are taking note — with ...

Incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz last week said the UK and France should discuss whether their nuclear protection ...

It is strange, of course, that Kiev did not create any provocations on February 24. Apparently things are bad with everything ...

Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz warned the US against abandoning allies and urged Europe to strengthen its defence, ...

Threatened by far-right gains, Friedrich Merz faces tricky coalition talks as he tries to address anti-immigration sentiments while keeping potential left-wing government partners ...

Frankfurt equities squeezed out gains yesterday after conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, ...