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. Merz also said Germany needed to get Poland "at the table as fast as possible" and praised Meloni of the post-fascist Brothers of Italy party,
Germany's election frontrunner says Europeans are waiting for Germany to take the lead on dealing with the new American president.
After years in which Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been accused of treading lightly on European and world stages, conservative election
The front-runner to become Germany's next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has expressed optimism about constructive European cooperation with US President Donald Trump. "I think he will be an interesting partner for us,
Tucking into beer and pretzels, the frontrunner to become Germany's next chancellor, conservative millionaire Friedrich Merz, is showing off his folksy side. With his CDU leading in the polls but ...
with opposition leader Friedrich Merz, favourite to become next chancellor, saying he would advance his plan with the help of the far right if needed. Merz called for tighter border controls and ...
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz sees potential in collaborating with U.S. President Trump, advocating for a strong European negotiating stance. His call for unified military purchases faces challenges from France's defense industry.
After years in which Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been accused of treading lightly on European and world stages, conservative election front-runner Friedrich Merz has vowed a bold return to international affairs.
The latest Politbarometer indicates a significant division among the German populace regarding the political strategies of the CDU/CSU, particularly under the leadership of Friedrich Merz. This marks the first instance where the Union has accepted support from the AfD for a motion concerning stricter migration policies,
Friedrich Merz leaned the right-wing AfD party to push through measures to restrict immigration.
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticised the leader of her Christian Democrats (CDU), Friedrich Merz, for drawing on support from the far-right to pass a motion in parliament, in a statement on Thursday.