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Friedrich Merz

International

Merz says ‘obvious’ Putin-Zelensky meet won’t happen

Germany's chancellor Friedrich Merz said he was particularly relieved for the country's car industry, which before Sunday’s accord was facing tariffs of 27.5 per cent.
International

Germany’s Merz welcomes EU trade deal with US

German newly elected Chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party chairman Friedrich Merz (2nd from left) receives applause after the second round of voting at the Bundestag in Berlin.
Global Enterprise

Germany’s Merz elected chancellor after surprise first-round loss

Friedrich Merz, Germany's incoming chancellor, is facing several challenges and falling popularity even before he comes into power.
Opinion & Features
COMMENTARY

Incoming German chancellor Merz, soon to be Europe’s most powerful leader, limps to start line

Friedrich Merz, Germany's chancellor-in-waiting and leader of the Christian Democratic Union party, plans to have defence spending exempted from the country’s debt brake once it exceeds one per cent of GDP - or 45 billion euros (S$64 billion) when applied to the current size of Germany’s economy.
International

Germany’s Merz vows billions for defence, economy

Friedrich Merz's top priority will be to rejuvenate the German economy, which has shrunk for two consecutive years – a double year of stagnation for only the third time since the 1950s.
Opinion & Features

Merz in pole position after big German ballot

Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz speaks at the party headquarters after exit poll results were announced, Berlin, Germany, Feb 23, 2025.
International

Merz faces hard road to government after German election win

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