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 ...
Meet the Man Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor
Friedrich Merz, leader of the conservative Christian Democratic Union, has vowed to bring stronger leadership in Europe at a ...
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‘Make Germany great again’: Far-right party could see historic gains in this election. Here’s why
Alternative for Germany appears to be headed for the strongest showing by a far-right party since World War II in Sunday’s ...
Who is Friedrich Merz, Germany's likely next chancellor?
The leader of the victorious CDU, Friedrich Merz, has a checkered history in German politics — from challenging Angela Merkel ...
Conservative candidate pulls ahead in German election, according to early exit polls
Center-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claimed victory in Germany’s national election on Sunday after exit polls ...
Conservatives win German vote as far-right makes record gains
Germany’s conservatives won Sunday’s elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next Chancellor, followed ...
German election results 2025 - live: Exit poll predicts CDU win as far-right AfD surges
German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier called the elections after chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence on 15 ...
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Friedrich Merz Poised to Lead Germany Amid Economic and Political Turmoil
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germanys conservatives, is set to challenge Chancellor Olaf Scholzs struggling minority government ...