German conservative leader Friedrich Merz failed to secure enough parliamentary votes to become chancellor in a major blow.

Friedrich Merz was poised to be sworn in as chancellor but did not win enough votes in parliament, usually a symbolic step.

Supporters of Mr. Merz, a former corporate lawyer, say he is well-prepared and thoughtful, but critics accuse him of failing ...

BERLIN (AP) — Conservative leader Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in becoming Germany’s next chancellor, drawing applause ...

The swearing in of the center-right candidate Friedrich Merz as Germany’s next chancellor was considered a formality, but he ...

The session of Germany’s Bundestag started in a festive mood with greetings for dignitaries there to witness a peaceful ...

Merz has been widely expected to become the leader of Europe’s largest economy following Germany’s federal election in ...

The conservative politician lost a first-round parliamentary vote to become leader, an upset that spells fresh uncertainty ...