German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday pledged reforms ... He faces immense challenges: The economy has been hit by a manufacturing slump, high energy costs triggered by Russia's invasion ...

The AfD's rise reflects public dissatisfaction with traditional parties and concerns over migration and economic issues. Additionally, Merz's coalition must navigate internal divisions.

Mr. Merz is betting that if the government can effectively respond to voter concerns over the economy, migration and ... potential to deliver on the big issues worrying the German public: growth ...

President Trump's meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will take place amid a backdrop of tensions between the U.S.

That’s how long Friedrich Merz’s signature border policy survived before walking into a perfectly laid ambush. While ...

BERLIN — Conservative leader Friedrich Merz’s failure to win a majority in parliament ... Trump administration’s trade policy on top of domestic issues, such as Germany’s stagnant economy and the rise ...

President Trump and German Chancellor Merz will talk tariffs, automobiles and Russia-Ukraine when they meet at the White ...

FRANKFURT, Germany — Friedrich Merz's unprecedented failure to win election ... to carry through on plans to push Europe's largest economy out of stagnation. Tuesday's stumble at the start ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivers his first major government ... He faces immense challenges: The economy has been hit by a manufacturing slump, high energy costs triggered by Russia ...