Friedrich Merz: Germany's Next Chancellor?
German Elections 20258 min
Available until 10 February 2026 at 00:00
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The leader of the centre-right CDU/CSU, Friedrich Merz, is the favourite to be Germany’s next chancellor. But does this key figure in German politics since the departure of Angela Merkel have what it takes to lead?
Image
Chris Völschow
Editing
Tabea Hannappel
Journalist
Tom Feldmann
Country
France
Year
2025
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