Friedrich Merz, the leader of the CDU and candidate for German Chancellor, has announced plans to repair relations with ...

To hedge against Trumpian pressure tactics, it would therefore be in Germany's interest to lead the way toward a more independent European policy. Such a policy would not seek equidistance between ...

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said Thursday that the oil-rich kingdom stands by Lebanon, but stressed that the war-ravaged, crisis-ridden country needs to adopt necessary reforms.

Germany’s opposition leader vowed Thursday to bar people from entering the country without proper papers and to step up deportations if he is elected chancellor next month, as a knife attack by a ...

Friedrich Merz, currently leading in polls to become German chancellor, said Thursday if elected he will impose strict border controls.

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz outlines plans to restore trust with key allies and enhance Germany's assertiveness globally. His vision includes better coordination of national security and ...

In Germany, a toxic national debate on Muslims and immigration has fueled the rise of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland. Polling second place ahead of February’s federal elections, mainstream ...

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, tipped to become the next chancellor, said on Thursday he wanted to win back the ...

The chancellor has pushed back against critics who accuse him of blocking a ?3 billion assistance package for Kiev German Chancellor Olaf ...

The ruling elite’s responses to Trump include unifying Europe under German leadership, making the continent militarily ...

Germany's conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz, frontrunner in polls to become the next chancellor, on Tuesday urged a united European stance in talks with US President Donald Trump.