I wonder whether in June we will still be talking about NATO in its current form, or whether we will have to create an independent European defense structure much sooner,” Merz said. He noted that he had never previously considered such a position,

The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to a European showdown with President Trump.

Before he has formed a coalition, or even been declared chancellor, the winner of Germany’s snap election has quickly assumed an even more critical role – that of Europe’s de facto leader… and, says Mary Dejevsky,

Friedrich Merz didn’t waste time ... Mr. Merz strongly believes in both the European Union and NATO. For him, German support for Ukraine is not up for debate, and the emerging alliance between ...

Merz’s centre-right CDU emerged as the largest party in Sunday’s federal elections, winning 208 seats in the 630-seat German parliament. #EuropeNews

Then there is the Trump administration’s antagonistic stance toward Europe and NATO — and President ... there’s understandable skepticism that Friedrich Merz can bear this mantle, much ...

Germany’s mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the country’s national election, ensuring that Ukraine has an even stronger supporter in the European Union’s largest country and

Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany’s conservative opposition, achieved a modest victory in the national election. The far-right AfD doubled its support, marking a historic showing.

Following the victory of the Christian Democrats with Friedrich Merz in the Bundestag election, Brussels has not only offered congratulations but also made its first demands. Germany is expected to spend more on defense.

Berlin — Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won ... while congratulating Merz in a post on X, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he's "looking ...