Germany's main conservative party, led by former corporate lawyer Friedrich Merz, 69, prioritises boosting the economy, law and order and traditional social values.

From top left to bottom right: Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD), Alice Weidel (AfD), Friedrich Merz (CDU), Robert Habeck (Greens), Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) and Christian ...

Germany holds elections on Sunday after its three-party "traffic light" coalition collapsed last year and could soon have a "black-red" government while a "Jamaica" or "blackberry" alliance is ...

Germany holds elections after its three-party "traffic light" coalition collapsed last year and could soon have a "black-red" government while a "Jamaica" or "blackberry" alliance is less likely.