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Independent · Brussels & Berlin

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Friedrich Merz

Chancellor of Germany, Christian Democratic Union

2 articles · 19. August 2026 to 22. August 2026

What we have reported

  • Faces scepticism from a majority of voters about completing his term, with 54% expecting him to leave office before the 2029 federal election.
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