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

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

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

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

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