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Friedrich Merz

German politician (born 1955)

Joachim-Friedrich Martin Josef Merz is a German politician who has served as Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) since January 2022 and led the CDU/CSU (Union) parliamentary group as well as being Leader of the Opposition in the Bundestag since February 2022. In September 2024, he became the Union's candidate for Chancellor of Germany ahead of the 2025 federal election. With the CDU winning the most seats in the election, Merz is projected to become the next Chancellor.

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Merz calls Trump-Zelenskyy spat at White House 'manufactured escalation' 01:20

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CDU and SPD start talks in bid to form next German government 00:59

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German government coalition talks between CDU and SPD to begin, Merz says 01:17

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German CDU leader Friedrich Merz 'resolute and determined' says former EU chief 01:52

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Germany’s Merz marks shift by betting on an EU less dependent on US 02:55

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German chancellor-in-waiting vows to 'create unity' in Europe

Friedrich Merz, who is set to become the new German chancellor, has vowed to "create unity" in Europe as it adjusts to the new Trump administration and Russia's..

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Watch | Who Is Friedrich Merz? Will He Be Germany’s Next Chancellor After CDU Win? 03:06

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German Election Results : Scholz Concedes Defeat As CDU/CSU Wins, AFD Secures Second-Place Finish 03:30

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Merz’s centre-right CDU lead in Germany’s federal election, exit polls show 01:09

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Top candidates cast their votes on German federal election day 01:12

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Who is Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's next chancellor? 01:02

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Germany's Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz hold rallies in final days ahead of federal election 01:10