As Germany heads to the polls on February 23, Europe finds itself at a crossroads. With Berlin and Paris preoccupied with ...

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

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

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, leader of the Social Democrats (SPD), says the election results are "bitter" for his party, ...

Friedrich Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country ...

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

Germany's election on Sunday delivered a win to the conservative opposition as well as a historic surge in support for the ...

Friedrich Merz, leader of the conservative Christian Democratic Union, has vowed to bring stronger leadership in Europe at a ...