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Friedrich Merz

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Müntefering Refuses to Advise Chancellor Merz on Communications

He cited perceived 'Hinterhältigkeit' around Merz, framing his restraint as a pointed comment on the chancellor's blunt rhetoric.

Court Upholds Fine for Calling Chancellor 'Lügenfritz' as States Seek End to Politician‑Insult Law

Court Issues Strafbefehl Over Facebook Comment Calling Chancellor Merz a 'Lackaffe'

Kubicki’s Run for FDP Leader Draws Mixed Backing in New Poll

Berlin Police Investigate 18-Year-Old Over Sign Insulting Merz at Student Protest

Merz Puts Gordon Schnieder on National Stage as Berlin Denies Cabinet Shake-Up Talk

Kramp-Karrenbauer Defeats Merz’s Pick to Lead CDU-Aligned Adenauer Foundation

EU Considers Easing 2035 Combustion-Car Ban as Germany Presses Revision

Merz Backs Günter Krings for Adenauer Foundation Chair, Setting Up Contest With Kramp-Karrenbauer

Adele Joins Tom Ford’s ‘Cry to Heaven’ for First Major Film Role

Juso Leader Urges Merz to Listen to Haftbefehl, Citing Lessons in the Rapper’s Lyrics

Klöckner Backs Merz, Calls Racism Allegations 'Malicious' Over Cityscape Remark

Berlin Prosecutors Review 1,000+ Hate-Speech Complaints Over Merz 'Cityscape' Remarks

Merkel to Send Handwritten Note for Merz’s 70th, Skips CDU/CSU Reception

Merkel Not on Guest List for Merz’s 70th as CDU/CSU Plans Reichstag Reception

Merz Says He Is Testing AI for Government Work, Including Drafting Tax Bill Language

Merz Uses n-tv Debut To Push Reform Drive And Recast His Public Image

Brosius-Gersdorf Criticizes Merz Over Court Vote, Says Withdrawal Was Necessary

CDU Adopts Merz Entrance Hymn ‘Wieder Nach Vorne’ as Composer Slams It and NRW Event Deviates

Merz Rules Out Tax Hikes as SPD Pushes Back, Reform Panel Starts Work