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Germany, Friedrich Merz

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz headed for Germany’s top job after a career of ups and downs

World War II Germany’s 10th chancellor, the culmination of a yearslong political career that was once sidelined by his party’s iconic leader.

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Conservative Friedrich Merz Is Poised to Win German Election

The Christian Democratic Union’s likely victory comes despite a strong showing by the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD.

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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 economic and diplomatic crises.

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Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US after conservatives win German election - and far-right support surges

Europe must seek to “achieve independence” from the United States, Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said after ...

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Friedrich Merz: High-flying Merkel rival at summit of German politics

Friedrich Merz is on the brink of achieving a long-held goal of becoming Germany's next chancellor after initial results ...

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Merz’s victory opens new era of German uncertainty

Friedrich Merz will be the next chancellor of Germany. And he still can’t tell what his government program will be. His ...

Closed borders, independence from Trump: What could Friedrich Merz’s victory mean for Germany, Europe?

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has triumphed at Germany’s ballot boxes, paving his way to become the next chancellor. His ...

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What to know about Germany’s 2025 federal election

Friedrich Merz, a conservative rival of Angela Merkel, is on track to become the next chancellor, though the far-right AfD is expected to make historic gains.

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