Friedrich Merz has been confirmed as the new chancellor of Germany after a second vote in the country’s parliament – hours ...

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor by parliament yesterday in a second round of voting after ...

Friedrich Merz has become Germany's new chancellor after winning a second vote in the country's parliament. He unexpectedly ...

BERLIN (AP) — Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he suffered a historic defeat in the first round.

Merz, 69, wins German chancellorship with 325 votes after leading conservatives to election win and SPD coalition deal ...