The CDU and SPD have a "common duty" to prevent further success of the AfD, says Merz – "Germany is not involved in the war and does not intend to get involved, but it is not remaining passive," he sa ...

In his 1st week as German chancellor, Friedrich Merz launches strict border controls to curb irregular migration while ...

The incoming German government of Friedrich Merz said it will tighten and expand border controls in an effort to combat ...

A protest against the immigration policy of Friedrich Merz and the far-right Alternative for Germany party in Berlin in February.Credit...Christian Mang/Reuters Friedrich Merz was well ahead in ...

Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, embarks on a diplomatic mission to strengthen ties with France and Poland, balancing contentious issues such as illegal migration and defense financing. Merz ...

He advocates for simplifying the tax system and lowering taxes. Merz also supports implementing a stricter immigration policy. Moreover, he calls for an increase in defense spending and the ...

With Friedrich Merz pushing for a 'Migrationswende,' his ... Can Germany’s next government deliver on tougher migration policies, or will compromises dilute the vision? Join DW's Nina Haase ...

GERMANY’S new government will now turn away undocumented immigrants, scrapping former Chancellor Angela Merkel’s “open door” ...

Merz says Germany has had a "misguided asylum and immigration policy" for a decade since Merkel, his predecessor, allowed large numbers of migrants into the nation in 2015. His party, which are ...