German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemns Hamas for torturing Israeli hostages and using Gazans as shields. Citing disturbing ...

Friedrich Merz received a rude shock on the morning of May 6, 2025, as he prepared to lose the “in-waiting” qualifier from his title as German chancellor. After weeks of negotiations following ...

A senior lawmaker in German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition on Monday said Berlin should consider sanctions on Israel ...

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is set to become the next Chancellor of Germany after securing a decisive victory in the 2025 federal elections. His CDU ...

Amid a labor shortage, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls on Germans to work more hours. Women might hold the key, but a culture shift would be necessary.

Germany, after the Holocaust, has a special bond with Israel. But a hunger crisis in Gaza is creating a demand for Berlin to ...

Germany’s effort is a call for private investment by corporate giants and seems more inward-facing. Read more at straitstimes ...

Germany's renowned Bayreuth Festival of operas by Richard Wagner is scheduled to kick off on Friday afternoon with a new ...

An economic slump, an immigration crisis and the lifting of a security blanket provided for decades by the U.S. are issues on the minds of German voters. The far-right AfD is polling in second place.

Robert Habeck The 55-year-old is the candidate of the environmentalist Greens. He's also Germany's current vice chancellor and the economy and climate minister, with responsibility for energy issues.