Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz is the chairman of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and a significant figure in German politics. Known for his conservative views, Merz has been vocal about issues such as migration and economic policy. His recent strategies during the electoral campaign have sparked debate, particularly regarding his alignment with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
Born on Nov 11, 1955 (69 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 96 | 5.18 | 5.01% | +100% | 83,783,942 | 8,387,131 | $3,845,000 | 384,901$ |
| Switzerland | 54 | 5.13 | 3.56% | +100% | 8,654,622 | 616,150 | $700,000 | 49,835$ |
| Ukraine | 20 | 6.05 | 0.83% | +40% | 43,733,762 | 505,801 | $155,000 | 1,793$ |
| Russia | 19 | 5.47 | 0.74% | +100% | 144,104,080 | 2,137,375 | $1,500,000 | 22,248$ |
| United Kingdom | 18 | 5.94 | 0.50% | +100% | 67,886,011 | 677,167 | $2,700,000 | 26,933$ |
| Spain | 18 | 5.94 | 0.76% | +100% | 46,754,778 | 709,600 | $1,400,000 | 21,248$ |
| Romania | 13 | 5.92 | 0.52% | +100% | 19,237,691 | 200,473 | $250,000 | 2,605$ |
| Ireland | 11 | 5.64 | 0.48% | +90% | 5,030,000 | 45,569 | $5,100 | 46$ |
| Luxembourg | 10 | 5.80 | 0.71% | +80% | 625,978 | 7,963 | $73,000 | 929$ |
| Greece | 9 | 6.00 | 0.40% | +100% | 10,423,054 | 83,794 | $190,000 | 1,527$ |
| Italy | 8 | 5.62 | 0.31% | +20% | 60,461,826 | 225,674 | $2,000,000 | 7,465$ |
| Croatia | 8 | 5.12 | 0.31% | +20% | 4,105,267 | 15,389 | $68,000 | 255$ |
| Denmark | 7 | 6.29 | 0.40% | +60% | 5,792,202 | 37,155 | $350,000 | 2,245$ |
| Bulgaria | 7 | 5.71 | 0.46% | +50% | 6,948,445 | 47,592 | $69,000 | 473$ |
| Serbia | 7 | 6.43 | 0.27% | +80% | 8,737,371 | 43,173 | $55,000 | 272$ |
| Slovenia | 7 | 5.43 | 0.54% | +30% | 2,078,938 | 14,665 | $56,000 | 395$ |
| Montenegro | 7 | 5.57 | 0.33% | +60% | 628,066 | 3,289 | $5,500 | 29$ |
| Kazakhstan | 7 | 5.71 | 0.34% | +10% | 18,776,707 | 70,700 | $180,000 | 678$ |
| Hungary | 6 | 5.33 | 0.34% | +60% | 9,660,351 | 53,176 | $160,000 | 881$ |
| United States | 4 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +90% | 331,002,651 | 582,050 | $21,000,000 | 36,927$ |
| Austria | 4 | 4.75 | 0.15% | +10% | 9,006,398 | 15,300 | $450,000 | 764$ |
| Georgia | 4 | 7.00 | 0.27% | +30% | 3,989,167 | 13,811 | $17,000 | 59$ |
| Turkey | 4 | 5.50 | 0.17% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 140,800 | $720,000 | 1,202$ |
| Estonia | 4 | 7.50 | 0.16% | +10% | 1,326,539 | 2,302 | $31,000 | 54$ |
| Canada | 3 | 6.67 | 0.13% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 56,216 | $1,700,000 | 2,515$ |
| France | 3 | 5.33 | 0.16% | +70% | 65,273,511 | 173,835 | $2,700,000 | 7,191$ |
| Norway | 3 | 7.67 | 0.21% | +10% | 5,421,241 | 12,511 | $403,000 | 930$ |
| Lithuania | 3 | 6.67 | 0.12% | +80% | 2,722,289 | 5,868 | $54,000 | 116$ |
| Venezuela | 3 | 5.33 | 0.17% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 47,711 | $48,000 | 81$ |
| North Macedonia | 3 | 6.67 | 0.27% | +20% | 2,083,374 | 6,825 | $12,800 | 42$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 3 | 5.33 | 0.13% | +20% | 9,890,400 | 15,030 | $430,000 | 653$ |
| Slovakia | 3 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 5,459,642 | 7,291 | $110,000 | 147$ |
| Iceland | 3 | 6.67 | 0.13% | +0% | 341,243 | 433 | $24,000 | 30$ |
| Moldova | 2 | 6.50 | 0.25% | +10% | 4,033,963 | 11,011 | $12,000 | 33$ |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 6.50 | 0.15% | +10% | 164,689,383 | 280,431 | $350,000 | 596$ |
| Cabo Verde | 2 | 7.50 | 0.46% | +0% | 555,987 | 2,545 | $2,100 | 10$ |
| Uruguay | 2 | 7.50 | 0.10% | +10% | 3,473,730 | 3,710 | $54,000 | 58$ |
| Guyana | 2 | 6.50 | 0.16% | +0% | 786,552 | 1,250 | $6,000 | 10$ |
| Portugal | 2 | 6.50 | 0.11% | +10% | 10,196,709 | 11,813 | $240,000 | 278$ |
| Latvia | 2 | 2.50 | 0.15% | +10% | 1,886,198 | 3,170 | $34,000 | 57$ |
| Israel | 2 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 9,216,900 | 8,389 | $400,000 | 364$ |
| Peru | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 14,622 | $230,000 | 102$ |
| Iran | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 35,590 | $610,000 | 258$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,212 | $210,000 | 96$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 5,595 | $60,000 | 36$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 32 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| Andorra | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 77,265 | 50 | $3,000 | 2$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 207,372 | $1,119,000 | 848$ |
| Bahamas | 1 | 6.00 | 0.26% | +0% | 393,248 | 1,006 | $13,000 | 33$ |
| Panama | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,704 | $76,000 | 65$ |
| Finland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 8,472 | $272,000 | 416$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 38,137 | 19 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| Japan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 126,476,461 | 48,833 | $5,000,000 | 1,931$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 6,522 | $370,000 | 322$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 65,938 | $280,000 | 84$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 24,402 | $670,000 | 686$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,808 | $450,000 | 187$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,256 | $530,000 | 223$ |
| Czech Republic | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,708,981 | 4,208 | $245,000 | 96$ |
| San Marino | 1 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 33,938 | 37 | $2,000 | 2$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 59,389 | $340,000 | 207$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 91,172 | $448,000 | 198$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 27,646 | $106,000 | 54$ |
| Totals | 417 | 2,546,696,253 | 15,914,023 | $53,608,200 | 582,730$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Germany:
Friedrich Merz, the likely future Chancellor, opposes tax increases and emphasizes the importance of the coalition agreement.
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Germany:
Friedrich Merz is mentioned as someone whose considerations are important in the context of the new cabinet.
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North Macedonia:
Friedrich Merz is the future German chancellor proposing significant reforms to the EU decision-making process.
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Austria:
Friedrich Merz is the designated Chancellor of Germany.
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Germany:
Friedrich Merz is mentioned as someone who will have to deal with Jens Spahn's strategies regarding the AfD.
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Moldova:
Friedrich Merz is the presumed future German chancellor and president of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
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Turkey:
Merz described Meloni's close relationship with Trump as an opportunity for Europe.
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Romania:
Friedrich Merz received the video recording of the dispute while on his way home.
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Romania:
Friedrich Merz expressed his intention to deliver long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.
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Italy:
Friedrich Merz is the future leader of Germany and is collaborating effectively with Emmanuel Macron.
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