Friedrich Merz
friedrich merz navigates germany's fragile center by holding the line against far-right pressure while courting gulf capital
Joachim-Friedrich Martin Josef Merz (born 11 November 1955) 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 Bund… wikipedia →
12-month trajectory
interviews & talks
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recent news
merz cancels un trip
- German chancellor cancels New York trip amid political pressure, source says - Global Banking & Finance Review
- Merz Cancels Trip to New York for the UN General Debate - blue News
- Merz cancels his trip to the UN General Assembly in New York - Yahoo
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fuel prices and relief
- High fuel prices challenge the German government - dw.com
- Germany planning to tackle record-breaking fuel prices, says Merz - dailyfinland.fi
- Merz rejects windfall profits tax as motorists face higher prices - Yahoo
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germany iraq relations
- Al-Zaidi: Iraq Eyes Europe as It Seeks to Diversify Oil Exports - ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English
- Germany’s Merz urges Iran not to carry conflict into Iraq, end Hormuz blockade - Middle East Monitor
- Iraq, Germany Discuss Foreign Forces, Energy and Regional Tensions - Kurdistan24
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merz political pressure
- Chancellor Merz is reeling as AfD makes gains in Germany - dw.com
- Merz dismisses talk of coalition break-up as ratings sink again - Yahoo
- Germany’s Merz dismisses speculation about early step-down - Anadolu Ajansı
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trade and tariffs
- German Chancellor Warns US Tariffs Are Harming Bilateral Trade - صوت الإمارات
- Merz Calls for Trade Tools to Fight ‘Unfair’ China Competition - Bloomberg.com
- EU's Expanding Trade Horizons: Beyond the WTO - Devdiscourse
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merz party meetings
russia security threats
- Merz says Russia is building submarines to destroy cables - ua.news
- Germany's Merz claims Russia building submarines to destroy undersea cables - Anadolu Ajansı
- Merz said that Europe faces decisive weeks and months in its efforts to defend itself against Russia - LIGA.net
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merz ukraine support
electoral performance
- DW News. . German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under growing pressure after his conservatives' latest electoral setback. Publicly questioned about his future at an Arctic summit in Finland, he defended his focus on Germany’s role in Europe. More regional el - facebook.com
- Nicușor Dan and Friedrich Merz, joint message following drone attacks in Europe - Informat.ro