BERLIN (Reuters) - German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, tipped to become the next chancellor, said on Thursday he wanted ...

Germany’s opposition leader has vowed to bar people from entering the country without proper papers and to step up ...

Friedrich Merz, currently leading in polls to become German chancellor, said Thursday if elected he will impose strict border controls.

The incumbent government of Chancellor Olaf Scholz, a Social Democrat (SPD), has styled itself as a champion of the ...

Friedrich Merz, German opposition leader and chairman of the CDU party, speaks at the Global Leaders Dialogue in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz outlines plans to restore trust with key allies and enhance Germany's assertiveness globally. His vision includes better coordination of national security and ...

The conservative leader wants to impose strict border controls after knife killings in Aschaffenburg this week.

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz proposes stricter measures against illegal migration following a violent attack by an ...

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany will eventually have to spend more than 2% of economic output on defence but must first reform its ...

It is a smart idea. While one can argue about the details – and critics will doubtless point to Mr Merz’s previous role as ...

In Germany, the fatal knife attack by a 28-year-old Afghan in Aschaffenburg has once again triggered a debate on asylum. CDU ...