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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 43 | 5.91 | 4.10% | +40% | 83,783,942 | 4,812,780 | $3,845,000 | 220,867$ |
| Switzerland | 32 | 5.81 | 3.02% | +30% | 8,654,622 | 339,653 | $700,000 | 27,472$ |
| Greece | 16 | 6.31 | 1.51% | +40% | 10,423,054 | 220,261 | $190,000 | 4,015$ |
| Romania | 15 | 6.27 | 1.42% | +30% | 19,237,691 | 353,901 | $250,000 | 4,599$ |
| Spain | 14 | 5.57 | 1.33% | +20% | 46,754,778 | 746,654 | $1,400,000 | 22,357$ |
| United Kingdom | 13 | 5.69 | 0.68% | +30% | 67,886,011 | 598,473 | $2,700,000 | 23,803$ |
| Italy | 11 | 5.73 | 1.03% | +10% | 60,461,826 | 685,008 | $2,000,000 | 22,659$ |
| Serbia | 9 | 5.67 | 0.85% | +20% | 8,737,371 | 89,022 | $55,000 | 560$ |
| North Macedonia | 8 | 5.25 | 1.03% | +20% | 2,083,374 | 25,741 | $12,800 | 158$ |
| Hungary | 7 | 5.57 | 0.80% | +20% | 9,660,351 | 92,212 | $160,000 | 1,527$ |
| Russia | 7 | 5.14 | 0.69% | +20% | 144,104,080 | 1,198,489 | $1,500,000 | 12,475$ |
| Belarus | 6 | 6.17 | 0.57% | +20% | 9,449,323 | 64,857 | $60,000 | 412$ |
| Luxembourg | 6 | 5.17 | 0.65% | +30% | 625,978 | 5,273 | $73,000 | 615$ |
| Croatia | 6 | 7.33 | 1.51% | +10% | 4,105,267 | 68,077 | $68,000 | 1,128$ |
| Georgia | 6 | 6.50 | 0.59% | +20% | 3,989,167 | 28,049 | $17,000 | 120$ |
| India | 6 | 7.50 | 0.58% | +10% | 1,380,004,385 | 8,877,221 | $2,900,000 | 18,655$ |
| Ireland | 6 | 5.33 | 0.57% | +20% | 5,030,000 | 34,393 | $5,100 | 35$ |
| Slovenia | 5 | 6.20 | 0.50% | +20% | 2,078,938 | 12,424 | $56,000 | 335$ |
| France | 5 | 5.60 | 0.52% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 373,574 | $2,700,000 | 15,453$ |
| Ukraine | 5 | 4.00 | 0.50% | +20% | 43,733,762 | 264,786 | $155,000 | 938$ |
| United States | 4 | 6.00 | 0.20% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 720,283 | $21,000,000 | 45,697$ |
| Lithuania | 4 | 6.00 | 0.39% | +10% | 2,722,289 | 11,743 | $54,000 | 233$ |
| Moldova | 4 | 5.50 | 0.67% | +0% | 4,033,963 | 27,211 | $12,000 | 81$ |
| Brazil | 4 | 5.00 | 0.38% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 799,430 | $1,500,000 | 5,682$ |
| Sweden | 4 | 4.75 | 0.40% | +10% | 10,099,265 | 44,570 | $530,000 | 2,339$ |
| Canada | 3 | 5.33 | 0.28% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 118,430 | $1,700,000 | 5,297$ |
| Dominican Republic | 3 | 5.33 | 0.30% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 32,350 | $89,000 | 265$ |
| Portugal | 3 | 5.33 | 0.28% | +20% | 10,196,709 | 34,663 | $240,000 | 816$ |
| Montenegro | 3 | 6.00 | 0.29% | +10% | 628,066 | 2,016 | $5,500 | 18$ |
| Kazakhstan | 3 | 5.00 | 0.29% | +10% | 18,776,707 | 59,125 | $180,000 | 567$ |
| Guyana | 3 | 5.33 | 0.29% | +10% | 786,552 | 2,530 | $6,000 | 19$ |
| Vietnam | 3 | 5.67 | 0.29% | +10% | 97,338,583 | 315,228 | $340,000 | 1,101$ |
| Turkey | 2 | 6.50 | 0.19% | +10% | 84,339,067 | 178,581 | $720,000 | 1,525$ |
| Latvia | 2 | 6.50 | 0.23% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 4,326 | $34,000 | 78$ |
| Taiwan | 2 | 4.00 | 0.27% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 63,938 | $670,000 | 1,799$ |
| Tanzania | 2 | 5.50 | 0.44% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 260,848 | $63,000 | 275$ |
| Argentina | 2 | 7.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 85,924 | $450,000 | 856$ |
| Norway | 2 | 6.50 | 0.20% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 10,619 | $403,000 | 789$ |
| Estonia | 2 | 5.50 | 0.19% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 2,568 | $31,000 | 60$ |
| New Zealand | 2 | 5.50 | 0.19% | +10% | 4,822,233 | 10,018 | $210,000 | 436$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 6,819 | $38,000 | 36$ |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 6,948,445 | 10,773 | $69,000 | 107$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 4.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 70,319 | $170,000 | 297$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 9,510 | $430,000 | 413$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 10,382 | $25,000 | 26$ |
| Peru | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 31,826 | $230,000 | 222$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 3,360 | $54,000 | 52$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 16,660 | $108,000 | 102$ |
| Austria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,006,398 | 8,497 | $450,000 | 425$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 6.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 10,777 | $370,000 | 532$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 383,086 | $1,119,000 | 1,567$ |
| Israel | 1 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 10,767 | $400,000 | 467$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 24,056 | $1,380,000 | 1,302$ |
| Poland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 37,846,611 | 35,874 | $595,000 | 564$ |
| China | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 1,402,112,000 | 934,119 | $14,000,000 | 9,327$ |
| Totals | 298 | 4,831,000,159 | 23,242,074 | $66,522,400 | 461,555$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kazakhstan:
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed that he opposes the resumption of diplomatic relations with Putin due to his 'maximalist demands'.
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Greece:
Friedrich Merz is expected to visit China to strengthen bilateral relations.
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Greece:
Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor, emphasized the need for Europe to learn the language of political power.
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Switzerland:
Friedrich Merz announced plans to strengthen the German military.
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Germany:
Friedrich Merz argues that prosperity in Germany can only be saved through work and performance.
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Estonia:
Friedrich Merz stated that Europe must become more independent from its traditional ally, the United States.
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Switzerland:
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticized the low working hours of Germans.
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Germany:
Friedrich Merz argues that prosperity in Germany can only be saved through work and performance.
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Switzerland:
Friedrich Merz announced his visit to Beijing for the end of February.
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Ukraine:
Friedrich Merz stated that joining the EU on January 1, 2027, is impossible.
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