Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz was born in the west German town of Brilon in 1955 into a prominent conservative, Catholic family. He joined the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) while still at school, before going on ...
Who is Friedrich Merz? Meet the conservative leader taking the reins of the German chancellery
Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country faces ...
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What Germany’s Election Means for America — and the World
Friedrich Merz — the leader of the victorious Christian Democratic Union-Christian Social Union alliance — is a U.S.-loving former lawyer but he may clash with President Donald Trump ...
How Friedrich Merz Will Try to Lead Europe Despite a Weakened Hand
The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to ...
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Friedrich Merz on course to lead Germany after election and vows to unite Europe
Friedrich Merz, who is set to become the new German chancellor, has vowed to prioritise European unity and the continent’s security as it grapples with the new Trump administration and Russia ...
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German politician Friedrich Merz on his rebellious teenage days: 'I ran into trouble with my parents quite early'
German politician Friedrich Merz won the country's most recent election. Even if many didn’t expect it, he’s well acquainted ...
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Scholz calls Merz to discuss further support for Ukraine
After an argument between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump in the White House, German ...