Friedrich Merz clinches German chancellorship in a second-round vote, overcoming a historic first-ballot setback.

Merz had been working to project strength and purpose but instead became mired in political intrigue and division.

BERLIN (AP) — Conservative leader Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in becoming Germany’s next chancellor, drawing applause ...

Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours ...

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President Xi Jinping congratulated Friedrich Merz on Tuesday after he was elected chancellor by the German parliament. Xinhua ...

The win — on his second try — paves the way for him to take charge of Europe’s biggest economy but with his authority ...

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China's President Xi Jinping congratulated Friedrich Merz on Tuesday after he was elected chancellor by the German parliament ...

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected by lawmakers as the country's 10th chancellor on Tuesday, hours after ...

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The new chancellor seeks to strengthen ties as EU nations hope Germany will take on a greater international role.