Friedrich Merz, who was forced out of politics about a decade ago, is all set to replace Olaf Scholz as next German Chancellor.

Leaders in Germany's likely next coalition have met to discuss Ukraine policy and security. Outgoing Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says she wants no leading role in her Green Party parliamentary group.

“Friedrich Merz is perhaps the most international chancellor Germany ... after the center-right’s defeat by current Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Germany’s 2021 election. Merz cemented his power by also becoming the leader of the Union’s parliamentary ...

Germany's conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the elections, securing over 28% of the vote, while the far-right AfD gained over 20%. Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD suffered a historic low with 16%.

Friedrich Merz's conservatives triumphed in Germany's elections, obtaining over 28% of the vote, as the far-right AfD gained over 20%. Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD suffered a historic defeat with just 16%,

For months, Friedrich Merz has positioned himself as a kind of antidote to ... After the results came in, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced he will not serve a post in the next government. The party will try to reinvent itself in the next weeks with ...

Early projections say Germany's conservative bloc has secured some 29% of the votes, emerging as the largest party ahead of the far-right AfD with around 19.5%. Follow DW for live updates.