Merz had been working to project strength and purpose but instead became mired in political intrigue and division.

BERLIN (AP) — Conservative leader Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in becoming Germany’s next chancellor, drawing applause ...

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected by lawmakers as the country's 10th chancellor on Tuesday, hours after ...

GERMAN shares trimmed early losses on Tuesday after conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor during a second ...

Conservative Merz becomes 10th chancellor after successfully forming coalition with Social Democrats, receiving parliamentary ...

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BERLIN: German conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor by parliament on Tuesday (May 6) in a second round ...

The far-right Alternative für Deutschland called for fresh elections after Friedrich Merz's initial defeat in his bid to ...

BERLIN (AP) — Conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected in a second ballot by lawmakers as post-World War II Germany’s ...

After unexpected setback in 1st round, Merz manages to secure absolute majority in 2nd round, with votes of Christian ...