Who Is Friedrich Merz, the Man Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor?
Friedrich Merz, head of the conservative Christian Democrats, has vowed to bring stronger leadership to Europe, where the new Trump administration has sowed anxiety.
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Merz Appears Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor
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Germany’s Far-Right Comeback
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