Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
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| Nationality | German |
| Date of Birth | 11/11/1955 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Brilon, Germany |
Latest News about Friedrich Merz
06/05/2025
Friedrich Merz was elected Chancellor of Germany after the CDU’s victory in the 2025 federal election and a coalition agreement with the Social Democrats. He had initially fallen short in an earlier Bundestag vote the same day, but was then confirmed as chancellor later on 6 May 2025.
23/02/2025
The CDU and its allied party won Germany’s federal election, putting Merz on course to become chancellor. The result marked the party’s return to national leadership and positioned Merz to form a governing coalition.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Joachim-Friedrich Martin Josef Merz |
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| Known For | Serving as Chancellor of Germany since 2025 and leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) since 2022 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Law and political science | Studied in Bonn and Marburg; completed first state examination in law in 1982 and second state examination in law in 1985 |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Charlotte Merz |
| Children | Three |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Family
| Father | Joachim Merz |
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| Mother | Paula Sauvigny |
Career
| Political Career |
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| Professional Career |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Joined the Young Union in 1972 | |
| 2. Served in military service from 1975 to 1976 | |
| 3. Became chair of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group during the CDU donations affair in 2000 |