Merz
Friedrich Merz is a prominent German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). He has served in various leadership roles within the party and is known for his conservative stance on economic and immigration issues. Recently, Merz has been in the news for his acceptance of far-right votes in the context of immigration policy, reflecting the shifting political landscape in Germany as the country prepares for upcoming elections.
Born on Feb 25, 1956 (69 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5 | 6.20 | 0.47% | +10% | 60,461,826 | 311,367 | $2,000,000 | 10,300$ |
| Germany | 4 | 6.25 | 0.38% | +10% | 83,783,942 | 351,765 | $3,845,000 | 16,143$ |
| Denmark | 2 | 7.00 | 0.19% | +10% | 5,792,202 | 12,312 | $350,000 | 744$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 9,741 | $190,000 | 178$ |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 6.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 6,948,445 | 10,657 | $69,000 | 106$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 1,272 | $31,000 | 30$ |
| San Marino | 1 | 5.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 33,938 | 44 | $2,000 | 3$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 81,173 | $720,000 | 693$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 8,088 | $700,000 | 654$ |
| Totals | 17 | 261,763,635 | 786,419 | $7,907,000 | 28,851$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Germany:
Bundeskanzler Merz was mentioned in the context of sharing a beer after the handball match.
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Denmark:
Chancellor Merz was also present at the event to support the Danish team.
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Switzerland:
Bundesrat Merz previously published a report on transparency in the federal budget during his term.
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Italy:
German Chancellor Merz stated that a regime that can only maintain power through brute force and terror against its own population has its days numbered.
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Turkey:
Merz is also planning a trip to China following Keir Starmer.
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Italy:
Merz announced a significant increase in military investments in Germany.
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Italy:
Merz demonstrated a cautious approach towards Trump during a summit with Meloni.
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San Marino:
Merz is the German chancellor who met with Giorgia Meloni for a summit on Italy-Germany agreements.
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Estonia:
Merz is referenced in a discussion about European leadership.
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Italy:
Merz joined the chorus of criticism against Trump regarding Greenland.
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