Friedrich Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country ...

That paves the way for their candidate, Friedrich Merz (pictured), to take over from Olaf Scholz as chancellor after ...

Many Germans abroad forced to sit election out Some 3 to 4 million German citizens live outside the country, although not all ...

Friedrich Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country ...

Merz was considered a failed politician only seven years ago and was twice rejected as Angela Merkel’s successor.