Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting hands key ministries to CDU veterans and business figures, setting the tone for a more conservative, security-focused government.

Incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has revealed which Cabinet positions which will be filled by ministers from his conservative CDU party, including the roles of foreign minister and economy minister.

BERLIN -- Friedrich Merz, Germany's chancellor-in-waiting, on Monday announced the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)'s nominees for key ministerial positions in the incoming coalition government. Merz is expected to be elected Chancellor next week at the Bundestag, the lower house of parliament.