Despite significant gains for the far right, the election may just result in a German government able to take on a leadership role in Europe.

The German electorate has backed conservative Friedrich Merz to lead Germany, and by extension Europe, during a decisive stress test in trans-Atlantic relations. Can he rise to expectations?

Friedrich Merz may create a new European military alliance.

In his new book, "The World After Gaza," Indian author Pankaj Mishra is sharply critical of Western support for Israel's war in Gaza. He is particularly disapproving of German politics and memory ...

Notably, the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 19.5 percent votes. Its leader Alice Weidel expressed her ...

Sean O’Grady takes a look at what the outcome says about the country’s left-right balance, and how it might play out for the main parties ...

Friedrich Merz’s conservatives triumphed in Germany’s elections, obtaining over 28% of the vote, as the far-right AfD gained ...

The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.