Friedrich Merz is a German politician and lawyer, affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Born on November 11, 1955, he has held various influential positions within German politics, including serving as a member of the Bundestag, Germany’s federal parliament. Merz is known for his conservative views and has been a prominent figure in discussions regarding economic policy, social issues, and the direction of the CDU following the party’s shifts in leadership and ideology. He also has a background in business, having worked as a lawyer and serving on the board of a major German company. Merz’s political career has been marked by his advocacy for traditional conservative principles and his efforts to unify the party after periods of internal division.
A significant showdown unfolds between Friedrich Merz and Olaf Scholz as they vie for Germany's chancellorship. Merz attempts to transform his image from impulsive to a composed statesman, while Scholz…