Politics ❯Political Parties ❯Christian Democratic Union

Friedrich Merz

Coalition Politics Election Strategy Election Campaigns Coalition Dynamics Angela Merkel Alternative für Deutschland Leadership Conservative Politics Election Strategies Migration Policy Election Campaign Franco-German Relations Chancellorship Coalition Building Electoral Strategy Political Alliances Coalition Talks Policy Agreements Government Spending Johann Wadephul Election Dynamics Chancellor Candidacy EU Commission Chancellor Candidate Coalition Government Carsten Linnemann Right-Wing Politics Chancellor Election Far-Right Alliances Far-Right Politics Party Policies Party Leadership

Chancellor Merz Pushes to Abolish Supply Chain Due Diligence Laws

Merz’s call to repeal German and EU supply chain regulations faces backlash from coalition partners and EU leaders, citing conflicts with labor and environmental commitments.

Germany's Incoming Chancellor Merz Reveals First Cabinet Appointments

Germany Reaches Landmark Debt Deal to Boost Defense, Infrastructure, and Climate Spending

Germany's Chancellor-Elect Friedrich Merz Signals Shift Toward European Defense Independence

Germany Prepares for Critical Election as CDU-CSU Expected to Lead

Germany Faces Political and Economic Crossroads Ahead of Pivotal Election

Germany's Far-Right AfD Poised for Record Gains in Upcoming Election

Germany Faces Political Fragmentation Ahead of February 23 Election

German Opposition Leader Friedrich Merz Calls for Strict Migration Overhaul Ahead of Election

Friedrich Merz Nominated as CDU/CSU Candidate for German Chancellor