Frīdrihs Merz

Frīdrihs Merz is a prominent German politician and the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), known for his advocacy of economic reform and modernization in Germany. Under his leadership, the CDU aims to address pressing issues such as infrastructure investment and defense spending in response to evolving geopolitical challenges. His government is focused on reviving the German economy, which has faced stagnation and declining exports due to external pressures such as U.S. trade tariffs and competition from China.