Friedrich Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, questioning Israel’s continued military actions and urging humane treatment of civilians. Speaking in the Bundestag ahead of the NATO Summit, Merz supported US…

At a joint press conference in Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen emphasized a unified stance on European security, Russian aggression, and migration. Chancellor Merz declared, "Russia…

Friedrich Merz has officially taken office as Germany’s new Chancellor after securing a majority in the second round of parliamentary voting. Backed by a coalition of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union…

CDU leader Friedrich Merz failed to secure enough votes to become Germany’s new prime minister in the first round of Bundestag voting, marking a first in the country's political history. Merz received 310 votes—6…