German opposition Christian Democrats tap leader Friedrich Merz …
Sep 17, 2024 · BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s opposition center-right Christian Democratic Union announced Tuesday that it has chosen its leader, Friedrich Merz, to be its candidate for …
Germany’s Merz rips into his rivals — but might have to work with …
Dec 16, 2024 · Friedrich Merz criticized Olaf Scholz for failing to keep his promise, following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, to fundamentally rebuild Germany’s depleted armed forces …
Who Is Friedrich Merz of Germany? - The New York Times
Dec 18, 2024 · Friedrich Merz, right, the leader of the Christian Democratic Union, addressing Germany’s lower house of Parliament ahead of a no-confidence vote against Chancellor Olaf …
Germany's front-runner for chancellor won't commit to new NATO …
2 days ago · German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, tipped to become chancellor in next month's election, said Germany would spend more on defence but would not commit to a …
Who is Friedrich Merz, the veteran politician tipped to be …
Dec 11, 2024 · Ten weeks away from elections and with a double-digit lead over his closest rival's party, conservative leader Friedrich Merz is getting used to being feted as Germany's next …
German conservative leader announces chancellor candidacy
Sep 17, 2024 · Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democrat Union (CDU), announced Tuesday that he will run as the conservative candidate for chancellor in Germany’s next …
Friedrich Merz:CDU leader sets sights on becoming German …
Sep 17, 2024 · Squeezed out of top-level politics by his arch party rival Angela Merkel more than two decades ago, Friedrich Merz is on course to land his first ever government job: as …
German opposition leader takes aim at migration ... - Associated Press News
Jul 11, 2023 · Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that large-scale migration is one of the country’s biggest problems and one of the main reasons for the …
Will Friedrich Merz finally become Germany’s next chancellor?
May 12, 2024 · For years, Friedrich Merz battled pervasive doubts about his fitness to lead Germany’s main opposition party. That changed earlier this week when 1,000 Christian …
German Conservative Merz Embraces Hard Line on Migrants to …
2 days ago · Friedrich Merz is heading into a meeting with his Bavarian partners on Wednesday promising to make it harder to obtain a passport and easier to strip citizenship from foreign …