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Friedrich Merz
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Friedrich Merz is the chairman of Germany's center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
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News
02/26/2023
February 26, 2023
German army chief wants more money for equipment
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Reports & Analysis
Berlin election win boosts German conservatives
Berlin election win boosts German conservatives
Germany's Christian Democrat leader Friedrich Merz sees his shift to the right pay off in Berlin.
Politics and Carnival: Friedrich Merz on the defensive
Politics and Carnival: Friedrich Merz on the defensive
The leader of Germany's largest opposition party is not amused by jokes made about him in a Carnival speech.
German conservatives find new strength in post-Merkel times
German conservatives find new strength in post-Merkel times
Germany's conservative alliance of CDU and CSU, so long used to running the country, has found unity in opposition.
Germany's CDU battles over its soul
Germany's CDU battles over its soul
Germany's conservatives are leading in the polls. And they are debating hard over their future.
Angela Merkel's party struggles with her legacy
Angela Merkel's party struggles with her legacy
Germany's largest opposition party has seen its fortunes rise again lately. But what is its plan to return to power?
Germany seeks way out of energy and inflation crisis
Germany seeks way out of energy and inflation crisis
Is the €65-billion relief package enough to cushion Germans against rising energy and food price hikes?
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In the spotlight
Where now for the post-Merkel CDU?
Three candidates are in the running to take over as the next leader of the CDU. But what are their chances?
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Opinion
Merkel holds on to chancellery
Ines Pohl
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Jens Thurau
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