That paves the way for their candidate, Friedrich Merz (pictured), to take over from Olaf Scholz as chancellor after ...

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday’s election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory and Chancellor ...

The conservatives’ expected victory comes despite a historically strong showing by the far-right Alternative for Germany, or ...

This important election has galvanised voters, and campaigning resumed on Saturday evening with a final discussion on ...

Friedrich Merz from the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is on track to be Germany’s next chancellor.

The key question now is what type of coalition will be formed, as this will determine the direction of Germany’s domestic and ...

POLITICO breaks down what the conservatives’ victory means for EU policy and cooperation ― from nuclear weapons to cannabis.

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives are on course for a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, ...

Germany's opposition conservatives triumph in the national election, setting Friedrich Merz on course to be the next ...

Friedrich Merz is likely to become Germany’s next chancellor as conservatives are on course to register a victory in the ...