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 (70 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Germany | 106 | 5.41 | 9.67% | +440% | 83,783,942 | 43,757,234 | $3,845,000 | 2,008,100$ |
| Switzerland | 40 | 5.05 | 3.69% | +440% | 8,654,622 | 1,724,537 | $700,000 | 139,483$ |
| United Kingdom | 37 | 5.92 | 1.82% | +50% | 67,886,011 | 1,856,912 | $2,700,000 | 73,854$ |
| Russia | 32 | 5.47 | 3.16% | +250% | 144,104,080 | 15,948,278 | $1,500,000 | 166,008$ |
| Croatia | 27 | 5.44 | 2.46% | +50% | 4,105,267 | 151,286 | $68,000 | 2,506$ |
| Greece | 18 | 5.78 | 1.64% | +70% | 10,423,054 | 289,950 | $190,000 | 5,285$ |
| Ukraine | 17 | 6.35 | 1.76% | +50% | 43,733,762 | 1,153,269 | $155,000 | 4,087$ |
| Italy | 15 | 5.40 | 1.36% | +40% | 60,461,826 | 1,155,322 | $2,000,000 | 38,217$ |
| Spain | 14 | 5.43 | 1.29% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 663,616 | $1,400,000 | 19,871$ |
| Hungary | 14 | 5.43 | 1.52% | +30% | 9,660,351 | 191,107 | $160,000 | 3,165$ |
| Romania | 14 | 5.43 | 1.27% | +30% | 19,237,691 | 318,296 | $250,000 | 4,136$ |
| Serbia | 11 | 5.09 | 0.99% | +40% | 8,737,371 | 121,221 | $55,000 | 763$ |
| Montenegro | 11 | 5.64 | 1.03% | +30% | 628,066 | 8,386 | $5,500 | 73$ |
| Turkey | 9 | 6.33 | 0.83% | +60% | 84,339,067 | 1,116,252 | $720,000 | 9,529$ |
| Belarus | 9 | 5.00 | 0.83% | +50% | 9,449,323 | 117,356 | $60,000 | 745$ |
| Lithuania | 9 | 6.67 | 0.83% | +10% | 2,722,289 | 24,862 | $54,000 | 493$ |
| Slovenia | 9 | 4.89 | 0.85% | +50% | 2,078,938 | 26,477 | $56,000 | 713$ |
| Moldova | 9 | 6.56 | 1.51% | +30% | 4,033,963 | 78,925 | $12,000 | 235$ |
| Norway | 8 | 5.62 | 0.75% | +10% | 5,421,241 | 44,837 | $403,000 | 3,333$ |
| North Macedonia | 8 | 5.62 | 1.10% | +60% | 2,083,374 | 36,732 | $12,800 | 226$ |
| Georgia | 8 | 6.00 | 0.74% | +50% | 3,989,167 | 44,365 | $17,000 | 189$ |
| Vietnam | 8 | 5.88 | 0.82% | +30% | 97,338,583 | 1,031,928 | $340,000 | 3,604$ |
| Luxembourg | 7 | 5.71 | 0.69% | +30% | 625,978 | 5,646 | $73,000 | 658$ |
| France | 7 | 5.29 | 0.66% | +20% | 65,273,511 | 515,317 | $2,700,000 | 21,316$ |
| Canada | 6 | 6.33 | 0.56% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 233,334 | $1,700,000 | 10,437$ |
| Latvia | 6 | 5.33 | 0.68% | +30% | 1,886,198 | 16,795 | $34,000 | 303$ |
| Portugal | 6 | 6.17 | 0.55% | +10% | 10,196,709 | 61,292 | $240,000 | 1,443$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 6 | 6.17 | 0.56% | +10% | 9,890,400 | 61,178 | $430,000 | 2,660$ |
| Kazakhstan | 5 | 5.00 | 0.46% | +30% | 18,776,707 | 112,074 | $180,000 | 1,074$ |
| Ireland | 5 | 6.00 | 0.47% | +20% | 5,030,000 | 28,418 | $5,100 | 29$ |
| United States | 4 | 5.75 | 0.19% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 692,869 | $21,000,000 | 43,958$ |
| Brazil | 4 | 3.50 | 0.37% | +40% | 211,049,527 | 1,089,288 | $1,500,000 | 7,742$ |
| Sweden | 4 | 4.75 | 0.36% | +10% | 10,099,265 | 40,434 | $530,000 | 2,122$ |
| Liechtenstein | 4 | 4.25 | 0.44% | +10% | 38,137 | 186 | $6,900 | 34$ |
| Panama | 3 | 4.67 | 0.29% | +10% | 4,314,768 | 13,626 | $76,000 | 240$ |
| Finland | 3 | 5.33 | 0.68% | +20% | 5,540,718 | 44,925 | $272,000 | 2,205$ |
| New Zealand | 3 | 5.00 | 0.27% | +10% | 4,822,233 | 14,467 | $210,000 | 630$ |
| Iraq | 3 | 6.00 | 0.55% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 221,815 | $170,000 | 938$ |
| Guyana | 2 | 4.50 | 0.19% | +0% | 786,552 | 1,507 | $6,000 | 11$ |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 6.00 | 0.24% | +10% | 164,689,383 | 442,930 | $350,000 | 941$ |
| Taiwan | 2 | 5.50 | 0.25% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 60,680 | $670,000 | 1,707$ |
| Tanzania | 2 | 6.50 | 0.48% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 285,128 | $63,000 | 301$ |
| Australia | 2 | 4.50 | 0.18% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 46,448 | $1,380,000 | 2,514$ |
| Estonia | 2 | 6.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 2,452 | $31,000 | 57$ |
| Pakistan | 2 | 5.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 439,587 | $280,000 | 557$ |
| Israel | 2 | 7.00 | 0.22% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 20,391 | $400,000 | 885$ |
| Iceland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.15% | +10% | 341,243 | 551 | $24,000 | 39$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 17,030 | $82,000 | 78$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 46,983 | $350,000 | 323$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 5,398 | $350,000 | 326$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 7.00 | 0.27% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,507 | $2,100 | 6$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 3,205 | $54,000 | 50$ |
| Austria | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,006,398 | 8,188 | $450,000 | 409$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 7.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 9,567 | $370,000 | 472$ |
| Iran | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 76,636 | $610,000 | 557$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 6,568 | $38,000 | 35$ |
| San Marino | 1 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 33,938 | 41 | $2,000 | 2$ |
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,261,430 | $2,900,000 | 2,651$ |
| Totals | 537 | 3,548,996,398 | 75,749,039 | $52,242,400 | 2,592,325$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Greece:
Friedrich Merz acknowledged that Ukraine is now 'ready' to accept territorial concessions.
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Greece:
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was part of the video conference addressing the Ukraine crisis.
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Turkey:
Friedrich Merz, the Chancellor of Germany, discussed new proposals from Ukraine regarding territorial concessions to Russia.
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Germany:
Friedrich Merz is the CDU leader who has faced criticism for his handling of the debt brake issue in Germany.
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Germany:
Friedrich Merz is the Chancellor of Germany who appointed Philipp Wolff as his secret service coordinator.
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Luxembourg:
Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that a meeting in Berlin might occur after weekend discussions.
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Switzerland:
Friedrich Merz is the Federal Chancellor who discussed the infrastructure expansion and the abolition of the heating law.
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Switzerland:
Friedrich Merz is the Federal Chancellor attempting to downplay the conflict within the coalition.
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Italy:
Friedrich Merz is a German chancellor whose clear position contributed to the agreement on automotive regulations.
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Russia:
Friedrich Merz stated that the US national strategy is terrible from Europe's perspective.
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