Who is Friedrich Merz? Germany’s likely next Chancellor
CGTN Europe
2025-02-21
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Friedrich Merz is the frontrunner to become Germany’s next chancellor. At 69, he leads the CDU in a more conservative direction—marking a sharp shift from Angela Merkel’s legacy.
Merz’s CDU is now tougher on migration, focused on economic liberalization, and skeptical of the welfare state. But will voters back his vision?
Merz’s CDU is now tougher on migration, focused on economic liberalization, and skeptical of the welfare state. But will voters back his vision?
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