Supporters of the former corporate lawyer say he is well-prepared and thoughtful, but critics accuse him of failing to think ...

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

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Conservative leader Friedrich Merz’s bid to become Germany’s 10th chancellor has failed in the first round of voting in ...

The setback was likely temporary, but it was historic. No modern German chancellor has ever failed to secure the job on a ...

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

Mr Merz won February’s federal election by promising decisive action to tackle the many challenges facing Germany. He said he ...

Friedrich Merz suffers a dramatic defeat in the Budestag, failing to win a majority in a parliamentary vote to ...