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Friedrich Merz
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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9 events · 90 daysMar 13NOTABLEGerman Chancellor Engages in NATO Activities in NorwayMar 10NOTABLEGermany Criticizes Israel's West Bank Settlement PlansMar 9ELEVATEDFirst State Election for Merz Government Shows CDU StrugglingMar 9HIGHElection Results Signal Shift in German PoliticsMar 4HIGHMerz’s China Visit Highlights Pragmatic DiplomacyMar 4HIGHEuropean Leaders Offer Lukewarm Defense of International LawMar 3HIGHAs Trump Bashes Spain on Military Spending, German Chancellor Merz Looks OnMar 3ELEVATEDUS and German Leaders Discuss Geopolitical ChallengesFeb 5HIGHGermany’s Merz Promises Arms Cooperation in Qatar