Germany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins, writes Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker.

The CDU leader questioned whether Nato would remain in its ‘current form’ by June as he hit out at Donald Trump ...

In spite of the Tesla CEO's best efforts, the AfD performed no better than had been expected when snap elections were called.

The vote comes at a pivotal time for Europe, which faces an increasingly assertive Trump administration.

Alternative for Germany (AfD) is now on course to win 20.5% of the vote, according to latest projections - but there is no ...

The far-right populist AfD has emerged as the second strongest political force in Germany's election. Despite its success — and support from Elon Musk and JD Vance — it has no chance of participating ...

Election winner likens the Trump administration to Putin’s Russia as he bids to take Europe in a new direction.

Whether he can form a strong coalition remains to be seen, but whatever he does will be an essential part of Europe’s ...

Federal employees received emails asking them to justify their work. And Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says he’s willing to resign for ...

Germany's conservatives win the vote, while the far right alternative has an unprecedented surge and the Social Democrats ...

US president Donald Trump declared the conservative victory as a ‘great day for Germany’ before congratulating himself ...

Outgoing German chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded the election and decried the historic gains of the far-right conservative ...