Who is Friedrich Merz? The conservative set to become Germany’s new chancellor

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is poised to win the German election, with Friedrich Merz set to become the new chancellor. The ruling Social Democrats are seeing a decline, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining ground. Merz, known for his firm stance on asylum-seekers and business background, aims to strengthen Europe’s security.

​The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is poised to win the German election, with Friedrich Merz set to become the new chancellor. The ruling Social Democrats are seeing a decline, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining ground. Merz, known for his firm stance on asylum-seekers and business background, aims to strengthen Europe’s security.