Chancellor Friedrich Merz has backed the decision not to fly the rainbow flag on the Reichstag building - which houses the German Parliament - during Berlin Pride celebrations, saying the building ...

The administration of the German parliament has ordered lawmakers to remove rainbow flags displayed at their offices, citing house rules, amid an ongoing debate over what some perceive as a lack ...

BERLIN — Friedrich Merz won lawmakers' approval to become the next German chancellor on Tuesday in a second vote in parliament, hours after an unprecedented defeat in the first round.

German lawmakers confirm Friedrich Merz as chancellor in a second vote By Rob Schmitz (NPR) BERLIN May 6, 2025 6:58 a.m. Updated: May 6, 2025 8:13 a.m. 00:00 ...