German business leaders say new government must act quickly to rescue stagnant economy
Germany’s businesses have been frustrated by government inaction on the stagnating economy. Sunday’s national election raises ...
Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US after conservatives win German election - and far-right support surges
Europe must seek to “achieve independence” from the United States, Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said after ...
German Election results: Merz faces tough coalition talks as AfD makes record gains
The far-right AfD and the Left jointly secured the one third of seats needed to block constitutional changes. Both oppose ...
German Vote Boosts Europe’s Centrists, as Merz Seeks ‘Independence From U.S.’
Analysts say Friedrich Merz will have one shot at fending off ascending populists and an increasingly hostile U.S.
Conservative opposition wins German election and the far right is 2nd with strongest postwar result
Projections show German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives have won a lackluster victory in Sunday's national ...
Likely next German chancellor Merz questions NATO's future in 'current form'
Germany's likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned on Sunday whether NATO would remain in its "current form" by June ...
Heard on the Street: Trumpian 'Realpolitik' Defines Outcome of German Elections
Is the outcome of the German election bullish for European stocks? It depends on the degree to which “realpolitik” prevails ...
New German leader signals seismic shift in transatlantic relations
Friedrich Merz wasted no time in heralding a new era for Europe, and one without the US as a key partner, writes Europe ...