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

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

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

Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor by the German parliament on Tuesday in a second round of voting, after failing to ...

Germany's parliament will hold a second vote on Tuesday on backing Friedrich Merz as chancellor after the veteran ...

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

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

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

Friedrich Merz has been elected as Germany's 10th post-World War II chancellor, the culmination of a long political career ...

The conservative politician had been expected to easily win confirmation to become Germany's 10th chancellor since World War II, but initially fell six votes short. Merz then received 325 votes in ...