Joachim-Friedrich Martin Josef Merz (/ mɛərts /; German: [joˈaxɪm ˈfʁiːdʁɪç mɛɐ̯ts]; born 11 November 1955) is a German politician who has served as Leader of the Christian Democratic …

Feb 24, 2025 · Friedrich Merz, who is on course to become post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor after the country's election, has vowed to prioritize European unity and the...

Joachim-Friedrich Martin Josef Merz (* 11. November 1955 in Brilon) ist ein deutscher Politiker (CDU). Er ist seit 2022 Bundesvorsitzender der CDU sowie Fraktionsvorsitzender der …

Mar 18, 2025 · The German chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, has won a vote in parliament to allow a huge increase in state borrowing that is set to super-charge the country’s military …

Feb 16, 2025 · Friedrich Merz, the 69-year-old veteran German politician with a hardline stance on migration and a love of aviation, is set to become the country’s next chancellor after …

Feb 24, 2025 · Friedrich Merz - leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) - is set to become Germany's next Chancellor. His party is projected to win around 28% of the vote. The question...

Feb 25, 2025 · The CDU/CSU was led to victory on Sunday by the towering Friedrich Merz, who has never served in the German government until now. Here is what to know.

Feb 23, 2025 · After his conservative bloc came out ahead in German legislative elections with almost 30 percent of the vote, Friedrich Merz must now forge a coalition government. Merz …

Feb 23, 2025 · Friedrich Merz is on track to become the next chancellor of Germany after an early exit poll put his centre-right CDU/CSU bloc in the lead. Reacting to the early results, Mr Merz …

Feb 24, 2025 · With the social democrat Olaf Scholz conceding defeat to the centre right in Germany’s election, the man most likely to be named the next chancellor will be Christian …