Ukraine must win the war against Russia, regain lost territory and be free to join military alliances, Friedrich Merz, favourite to become Germany's next chancellor, said Thursday.

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz's bloc maintained a substantial lead in the latest campaign polls as Germany enters the crucial final month of electioneering. Watch this report for more details!

Merz, whose centre-right bloc currently tops the polls, is toughening his stance on migration ahead of federal elections next month. View on euronews ...