Friedrich Merz

Friedrich Merz is a German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). He has held various leadership roles within the party and is known for his conservative views. Merz has served as a member of the Bundestag, the German federal parliament, and has been involved in German economic and foreign policy discussions. He gained prominence for his positions on social and economic issues and has been seen as a potential leader of the CDU. His political career has included efforts to modernize the party and attract younger voters, while also navigating the challenges posed by other political movements in Germany.