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.

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

Germany's new chancellor Friedrich Merz signalled a new start in relations with European partners France and Poland, but ...

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

BERLIN — Friedrich Merz made his world-affairs debut Wednesday as Germany’s new chancellor, with plans to immediately team up with allies France and Poland to present a united European front on ...

Merz was elected Chancellor after winning a vote in Germany's federal Parliament on May 6. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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 ...

Friedrich Merz reacts after he failed to be elected new chancellor in the first voting process at the German federal parliament, Bundestag, at the Reichstag building in Berlin, Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

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 ...