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Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz is the chairman of Germany's center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
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Merz won't 'accept' violence on German streets
After two years of discussion, Germany's CDU has agreed on a new party platform, party leader Friedrich Merz told DW.
Friedrich Merz, the CDU and its bid for power
At its political convention, the CDU adopted a new conservative platform. The issues: "Leitkultur," asylum and Islam.
What is German 'Leitkultur' and why is it controversial?
The controversial term "Leitkultur" is being used more frequently when debating integration in German society.
Merz leads Germany's CDU to top of opinion polls
Christian Democrat leader Friedrich Merz is portraying himself as the tough, decisive leader Germany needs.
Germany: Easter peace marches amid backdrop of Ukraine, Gaza
The government sought to reconcile hope for peace with arming Ukraine, rasing defense spending and the conflict in Gaza.
Von der Leyen to seek second term as EU Commission chief
Von der Leyen has led the bloc's executive arm through the coronavirus pandemic, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Friedrich Merz: Germany could spend €80 billion on defense
Head of the German opposition Friedrich Merz, spoke to DW about Europe's responsibilities in the war in Ukraine
Germany: Scholz calls for joint opposition against far-right
In the year's first Bundestag general debate both sides of the political spectrum agreed on denouncing the far-right.
Christmas trees part of German 'Leitkultur' says CDU's Merz
The comments about "guiding culture" came days after the opposition CDU unveiled plans for Germany's future.
German opposition head Merz hails EU migration deal in Paris
The head of the opposition conservative CDU, Friedrich Merz, has met with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Germany's CDU redefines stance on Islam in new manifesto
With its new party program, Germany's main opposition CDU is positioning itself further to the right.
Germany: Illegal immigration set to exceed record high
Police data released Saturday showed over 20,000 people entered Germany illegally in September.
Germany: CDU leader rules out cooperation with far-right AfD
"A no is a no," said CDU chief Friedrich Merz, pledging not to cooperate with the AfD, even at the municipal level.
Dealing with the German far-right AfD on a local level
The AfD secured its first mayor in a small town in eastern Germany. How should the other parties deal with the AfD?
Germany's conservatives flirt with far-right populism
No cooperation with the far-right has been the mantra of Germany's mainstream parties.
Germany: CDU chief backtracks on far-right local cooperation
The leader of the CDU, Friederich Merz, had said his party would have to cooperate with the AfD on a municipal level.
The 'firewall' to Germany's far right is crumbling
Adopting far-right rhetoric does not help mainstream parties to win over voters.
German army chief wants more money for equipment
Lt. Gen. Alfons Mais says a €100 billion special fund to reinforce the Bundeswehr is insufficient.
German Christian Democrats vote to expel spy agency ex-boss
Hans-Georg Maassen ran Germany's domestic intelligence agency for years. He's since tried to move into politics.
Berlin election win boosts German conservatives
Germany's Christian Democrat leader Friedrich Merz sees his shift to the right pay off in Berlin.
Politics and Carnival: Friedrich Merz on the defensive
The leader of Germany's largest opposition party is not amused by jokes made about him in a Carnival speech.
German conservatives find new strength in post-Merkel times
Germany's conservative alliance of CDU and CSU, so long used to running the country, has found unity in opposition.
Merkel speaks at new, contentious Helmut Kohl Foundation
Angela Merkel lauded Kohl's legacy at a new foundation named after him, while his widow threatened legal action.
CDU boss laments Ukraine 'welfare tourism' jab
The leader of Germany's CDU Friedrich Merz was slammed by other parties over comments he made about Ukrainian refugees.
Germany's CDU battles over its soul
Germany's conservatives are leading in the polls. And they are debating hard over their future.
Angela Merkel's party struggles with her legacy
Germany's largest opposition party has seen its fortunes rise again lately. But what is its plan to return to power?
Germany seeks way out of energy and inflation crisis
Is the €65-billion relief package enough to cushion Germans against rising energy and food price hikes?
Germany's Scholz and opposition leader spar in budget debate
Conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz called the government's energy plan "madness" amid inflated prices.
Scholz reaction to Abbas' Holocaust remarks draws criticism
The International Auschwitz Committee and the Central Council of Jews have blasted Scholz over his initial response.
CDU leader pulls out of right-wing US-German political forum
Keynote speaker Friedrich Merz dropped out following criticism of the ultra-right guest list.
Warsaw is 'not satisfied' with Berlin
The sentiment was expressed by Poland's prime minister, citing Warsaw's frustration over Germany's dithering on Ukraine.
German opposition leader defends private flight
CDU leader Friedrich Merz piloted a flight to the wedding of Finance Minister Christian Lindner.
Germany warns prices may spike as Russia sanctions tighten
The government warns that a planned EU oil embargo could cause supply problems and even higher inflation.
German opposition leader meets Zelenskyy after Scholz snub
Friedrich Merz, who leads the conservative CDU, travelled to Ukraine after Chancellor Scholz refused to do so.
A trip to Kyiv and German party politics
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz is visiting Ukraine's capital, a move some have criticized as a PR stunt.
Germany's opposition party, the CDU, takes another beating
The conservatives have suffered a resounding defeat after appointing a new leader. How does it bode for the future?
Friedrich Merz to lead Germany's CDU
Members of the Christian Democratic Union have chosen Friedrich Merz over two other candidates to chair the party.
Where now for the post-Merkel CDU?
Three candidates are in the running to take over as the next leader of the CDU. But what are their chances?
Soul searching in Germany's CDU
Swiftly and brutally open — that's how Angela Merkel's venerable party wants to overcome its current crisis.
Laschet presents CDU policy team
The CDU candidate to replace Chancellor Merkel has presented his policy team. Will it help him turn things around?
Merkel nemesis Friedrich Merz joins team Laschet
The staunch conservative is throwing his weight behind struggling chancellor candidate Laschet — to get what in return?
The safe choice
Katharina Kroll
By electing Armin Laschet as leader, the Christian Democrats have decided not to change the party Merkel made.
Armin Laschet, Angela Merkel loyalist, is new CDU leader
The CDU's most powerful state premier is now the party's leader. Does he also want to be chancellor? Wait and see.
Merkel: Pandemic will make Germany 'stronger'
Germany is facing a "once-in-a-century" threat with the pandemic but would only grow stronger, the chancellor said.
Germany's ruling CDU to elect new chairman
CDU delegates are about to elect a new leader — who may replace Chancellor Angela Merkel this fall.
Will Germany lock down until Christmas?
Senior German politicians suggest extending lockdown restrictions into December to cerb the coronavirus.
Merkel's successor to be decided in January
The party congress, originally scheduled for early December, was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
German politician 'regrets' gay chancellor remarks
Friedrich Merz was slammed for the way he answered a question about Germany having an LGBT+ chancellor.
Is Germany ready for a gay chancellor?
An interview with a leading conservative politician of Angela Merkel's party has revealed that prejudice still exists.
Potential German chancellor slammed for homosexuality remark
Former CDU lawmaker Friedrich Merz was asked if he would have reservations about a gay chancellor leading the country.
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