Friedrich Merz

Allies ready to support Ukraine before and after peace deal, says UK

Putin agreed to 'robust' security guarantees for Ukraine, US envoy says

Germany's Merz tells BBC Europe was free-riding on US

Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty

Leaders gather in Hague as Nato chief Rutte says higher spending top priority

Watch: D-Day 'not a pleasant day for you', Trump tells German chancellor. Video, 00:00:45Watch: D-Day 'not a pleasant day for you', Trump tells German chancellor

What Merz wants from Trump showdown meeting

Debunking claims about cocaine on European leaders' train. Video, 00:00:55Debunking claims about cocaine on European leaders' train

Merz's messy path to power raises questions for future government

Germany's Merz becomes chancellor after surviving historic vote failure

Merz defeat 'an obstacle not a catastrophe' Video, 00:01:05Merz defeat 'an obstacle not a catastrophe'

Merz government to be sworn in as Germany ends months of stalemate

Germany is back, says Merz, after sealing government deal

Germany votes for historic boost to defence spending

Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending

Germany's Merz promises to do 'whatever it takes' on defence

Friedrich Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right

Germany's conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record result

New German leader signals seismic shift in transatlantic relations

Big challenges loom for Germany's Merz in divided country

CDU's Friedrich Merz thanks voters as he is greeted with cheers. Video, 00:00:24CDU's Friedrich Merz thanks voters as he is greeted with cheers

Voting begins in high-stakes German election watched closely by Europe and US

Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important