Friedrich Merz, the head of Germany's opposition Christian Democrats (CDU), is discouraging voters from supporting the ...

After the collapse of the traffic light coalition between the Social Democrats (SPD), Liberals (FDP) and Greens, Germany ...

Until about three years ago, Germany appeared to be the epitome of economic and political success. How have things gone so ...

Friedrich Merz, the head of Germany's opposition Christian Democrats, has said that if he were chancellor, he would seek ...

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has demanded a calm debate from Germany’s squabbling factions on setting the date for a snap election ...

Friedrich Merz, leader of the CDU, has refused to agree to support Mr Scholz’s legislative agenda as a condition for quick ...

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck is ramping up pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz to schedule new elections without delay.

The coalition party in German came to an end on Wednesday, Nov. 6, following a series of events, which ultimately led to the ...

Investors also closely monitored political developments in Germany. Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s effort to engage with Friedrich Merz, leader of the opposition Christian Democratic Union, faced strong ...

Germany’s ruling traffic-light coalition has officially disbanded, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz now leading a minority <a ...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is thinking of March, CDU leader Friedrich Merz wants to call for a ballot as early as January.

A party ally says Chancellor Scholz would be open to talks with Friedrich Merz on when to move toward new elections — but only after dealing with urgent business in parliament. Merz earlier said this ...