The CDU/CSU won the German elections on Sunday but have limited options to form a government after taking first place in the German elections as expected.

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is poised to win the German election, with Friedrich Merz set to become the new ...

David McAllister, member of CDU and of the European Parliament, talks about Germany's future leadership, and the crucial role they'll play in the European Union and in NATO.

Despite domestic challenges, Merz’s strong transatlantic ties and pro-NATO stance may be welcomed by European allies, ...

With 28.5% of the vote, conservative party CDU leader Friedrich Merz is set on the path to becoming the next chancellor.

Come Sunday (February 23), will the voting gods smile on Friedrich Merz? The leader of the Christian Democratic Union is the ...

The votes were still being counted Sunday but the results were clear: Germany’s conservative Friedrich Merz is the new ...

The Alternative for Germany party (AfD) emerged as the second-largest political force in Germany, securing around 20% of the ...

Friedrich Merz faces complex coalition negotiations after the far-right AfD surged to a historic second place in a fractured ...

US President Donald Trump welcomed Germany's poll results, saying the German people rejected policies lacking common sense.

After Germans voted on Sunday, the center-right Christian Democrat leader Friedrich Merz is likely to become Germany's next chancellor.

Germany’s newly elected leader promises greater independence from the US, signaling a shift in foreign policy. Learn more ...