(CNN) — Friedrich Merz, the 69-year-old veteran German politician with a hardline stance on migration and a love of aviation, is set to become the country’s next chancellor after emerging as winner in ...

CNN — Angela Merkel has been seen shaking in public for the second time in less than two weeks, raising further concern for the wellbeing of the German chancellor. Merkel, 64, appeared to clutch her ...

June 26, 2009 – Makes first visit to the United States under President Barack Obama’s administration. September 27, 2009 – Is reelected chancellor of Germany. February 15, 2011 – Receives the ...

Ohio's Sherrod Brown tries to flip a red seat and hand Democrats the Senate majority ...