Outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in his farewell speech on Monday evening, praised Germany's imminent change of government as an "expression of democratic normality." In these times, "it is by ...

Friedrich Merz succeeded in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he suffered a historic defeat in the first round.

Merz' appointment ends six months of political deadlock in the country after the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government in November.

Significantly, Merz began his speech by praising the pro-war and rearmament policies of his predecessor, Olaf Scholz (SPD).

Friedrich Merz is the tenth chancellor of the Bundesrepublik: he was elected yesterday in the Bundestag in the second round, after an unprecedented rejection in the first, with the votes of ...

In Berlin, Friedrich Merz was elected Germany’s chancellor, but not without a surprising setback. For the first time in ...

BERLIN/PARIS/WARSAW - Germany's new chancellor Friedrich Merz signalled a new start in relations with European partners France and Poland, but there were signs of tough discussions ahead on thorny ...

He also thanked outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his support towards strengthening ties between Singapore and Germany.

A convoy transporting heavy mining equipment from the Malian capital Bamako to Allied Gold's Sadiola mine came under attack in the Kayes region over the weekend, two people familiar with the incident ...

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R) and France's President Emmanuel Macron shake hands during a press conference after their meeting at the Federal Chancellery. Michael Kappeler/dpa 36,336 people ...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, attends the Bundeswehr's Grand Tattoo for his farewell ceremony, in front of the Ministry of Defence in Berlin. Kay Nietfeld/dpa 33,187 people played the daily ...