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Friedrich Merz

German politician, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany

Joachim-Friedrich Martin Josef Merz is a German politician who has served as Chancellor of Germany since 6 May 2025. He has also served as Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) since January 2022, leading the CDU/CSU (Union) parliamentary group as Leader of the Opposition in the Bundestag from February 2022 to May 2025.

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In the news

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  1. Oct 4
    Russian Drone Hits Kyiv Bridge
    Left & CenterGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv to show support, while Russia’s Foreign Ministry warned foreigners and diplomats to leave.
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  2. Sep 21
    Chancellor Merz Faces Unrest
    Left & CenterChancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU suffered major regional defeats in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where it fell below the 5% threshold and lost all seats for the first time in postwar history.
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  3. Sep 20
    Chancellor Merz Defies Defeats
    BalancedChancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU suffered a major setback, hovering near the 5% threshold needed to enter the state parliament.
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