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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Friedrich Merz talks tough ... but needs Britain’s nuclear bombs behind him
Chancellor-in-waiting may ask for shelter under UK and France’s nuclear umbrella as he calls for Europe to build up its defence capabilities Friedrich Merz said Germany could ask for shelter ...
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Fact check: No, Merz didn’t promise to close the border
Migration policy was one of the biggest issues of the  German 2025 election. It continues to spark controversy after the ballot. The far-right AfD accused Friedrich Merz, l eader of the winning center ...
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Merz says he sees no reason for FRG to make its own nuclear weapons
At the same time, the CDU leader pointed out that "articles 4 and 5 of the NATO Treaty concerning consultation and assistance remain unchanged, meaning that Germany’s nuclear cooperation with the Amer ...