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Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz is the chairman of Germany's center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
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02/19/2024
February 19, 2024
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Reports & Analysis
Friedrich Merz: Germany could spend €80 billion on defense
Friedrich Merz: Germany could spend €80 billion on defense
Head of the German opposition Friedrich Merz, spoke to DW about Europe's responsibilities in the war in Ukraine
Christmas trees part of German 'Leitkultur' says CDU's Merz
Christmas trees part of German 'Leitkultur' says CDU's Merz
The comments about "guiding culture" came days after the opposition CDU unveiled plans for Germany's future.
Germany's CDU redefines stance on Islam in new manifesto
Germany's CDU redefines stance on Islam in new manifesto
With its new party program, Germany's main opposition CDU is positioning itself further to the right.
Dealing with the German far-right AfD on a local level
Dealing with the German far-right AfD on a local level
The AfD secured its first mayor in a small town in eastern Germany. How should the other parties deal with the AfD?
Germany's conservatives flirt with far-right populism
Germany's conservatives flirt with far-right populism
No cooperation with the far-right has been the mantra of Germany's mainstream parties.
The 'firewall' to Germany's far right is crumbling
The 'firewall' to Germany's far right is crumbling
Adopting far-right rhetoric does not help mainstream parties to win over voters.
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In the spotlight
Where now for the post-Merkel CDU?
Three candidates are in the running to take over as the next leader of the CDU. But what are their chances?