Friedrich Merz
Profile
Friedrich Merz is a German politician serving as the Chancellor of Germany since May 2025. A long-time member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), he previously served as the leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group and as the Leader of the Opposition in the Bundestag. Before his return to full-time politics in 2018, Merz had a distinguished career as a corporate lawyer and board member for various international firms. He is known for his advocacy of economic liberalism, fiscal responsibility, and a strong commitment to the European Union and NATO.
Details
- Born
- 1955-11-11 · 70 years old
- Birth place
- Brilon, Germany
- Education
- University of Bonn, University of Marburg
- Career
- Judge, Corporate Lawyer, Senior Counsel at Mayer Brown
