Tag: Friedrich Merz
Conservative-Social Democratic Coalition Makes Friedrich Merz Virtual German Chancellor
He is expected to assume leadership of the new federal government on May 6. On Monday, Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) approved a coalition agreement with the Social Democratic Party (SPD), paving the way for a new federal government led by CDU leader Friedrich Merz. RELATED: Germany Paid Two Million Euros to Victims of Colonia […]
April 29, 2025
U.S. Vice President Vance Meets German Conservative Leader Merz
Germany’s legislative elections will be held on February 23, and Merz’s right-wing bloc is leading with 30% in voting intentions. On Friday, U.S. Vice President James Vance met in Munich with Friedrich Merz, the German conservative leader and the frontrunner in the polls for the February 23 elections. RELATED: Munich Security Conference Opens Amid Complex […]