Friedrich Merz

Friedrich Merz is a German politician and lawyer, known for his affiliation with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party. He was born on November 11, 1955, in Brilon, Germany. Merz has held various significant positions within the CDU and has been a prominent figure in German politics since the late 1990s. He is recognized for his conservative views and has served as a member of the Bundestag, the German federal parliament. Merz is notable for his focus on economic policy, advocating for market-oriented reforms and fiscal responsibility. After a period out of the political spotlight, he returned to prominence in the CDU and was elected as the party’s leader in 2021, seeking to position the CDU as a strong opposition to the current government. Merz’s leadership style combines traditional conservative values with a push for modernization within the party.