Friedrich Merz’s coalition, comprising CDU and its Bavarian ally, the Christian Social Union (CSU), secured the largest vote ...

The squeeze of the centre creates a pressing headache for Merz regarding the delivery of his core promise to bolster Germany’s defence.

The German election on Sunday demonstrated that voters demand a stark change in how the ruling coalition has governed the ...

Friedrich Merz, the presumptive chancellor of Germany, has confirmed he will seek a coalition with the social democratic SPD ...

Germany’s businesses have been frustrated by government inaction on the stagnating economy. Sunday’s national election raises ...

An alliance between Friedrich Merz’s conservatives and the center-left SPD is the only viable path to form a new government ...

The conservative CDU/CSU party has won the parliamentary elections in Germany. The leader of the formation, Friedrich Merz, ...

Germany applauds Ghana’s democratic credentials and will continue to support her economic recovery regardless of whichever ...

In mid-morning trade, stocks in Frankfurt were outperforming rivals in London and Paris after federal elections over the weekend. The center-right CDU/CSU grouping is set to lead the next government, ...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has conceded defeat as the CDU/CSU secures victory in Germanys national election. The ...