Despite losing in the runoff, his relative success capped a growing realization in Germany that voting for the far right, ...

Germany faces its second change of leader in fewer than four years. The latest result cements a shift to the right in Europe.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned of a major shakeup in two key eastern German state elections in September where the ...

Sunday's district polls are seen as a barometer for elections in eastern states in September. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz is ...

Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz sharply criticized the Trump administration just hours after his election win Sunday, saying his top priority will be to strengthen Europe and achieve ...

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday’s election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory and Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceding defeat. Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is heading ...

Friedrich Merz vows to 'find a way' for PM to travel to and from Germany without arrest; premier hails Merz for 'openly defying ICC's scandalous decision' to accuse him of war crimes ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is attracting the ...