Friedrich Merz, Germany's likely next head of government, is already trying to shape foreign policy. He is especially concerned about Germany's ailing relationships with France and Poland.

Friedrich Merz, the chancellor-in-waiting, has the in-tray from hell as country tries to cope with increasing economic ...

Olaf Scholz, who broke unpopularity records as Chancellor ... EU’s largest economy and most influential country alongside France. The war in Ukraine remains deeply divisive.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Europe must take responsibility for defending itself as world leaders met in London ...

Mr Scholz, left the Paris early as divisions emerged about the creation of a European peacekeeping force to police any ...

KASSEL, Germany, Feb 17 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to see a strong and ... longer seeking Europe's input ...

THE United Kingdom and France have called for a one-month truce in Ukraine as they attempt to come up with their own peace ...

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To kick off tonight's debate, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and opposition leader ... a small number because 85% of Germans abroad live in France, Austria or Switzerland. These countries should ...