Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) said on Wednesday they had agreed to start talks on a possible coalition with Friedrich Merz ...

Germany's conservative chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz on Wednesday drew a chorus of criticism, including from his ...

CDU celebrations are muted because a 28.52pc vote share means a weaker negotiating position in coalition with the centre-Left ...

The conservative CDU led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's 2025 election. Here's a look in charts at the wins and losses, seats ...

If he wants an effective governing majority, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must invite the AfD into the government.

Berlin must redefine its role in European leadership, manage strained relations with both Washington and Moscow, and sustain ...

When his coalition collapsed after a budget dispute in 2024, it sealed his fate.

The global situation is changing dramatically day by day, which requires a capable German government, says leader of ...

A divided Germany has emerged from Sunday’s election. The vote delivered a resounding defeat of the Social Democrats (SPD) of ...

Although securing the second-best election result in its party history, the Greens will now become part of Germany's ...

Germany's caretaker Finance Minister Joerg Kukies discusses the outlook for post-election coalition talks, the economy and ...

Many challenges lie ahead for Germany's new coalition government with the country in a state of flux, facing mounting ...