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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 11 | 5.36 | 0.53% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 440,757 | $3,845,000 | 20,227$ |
| Croatia | 6 | 6.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 8,000 | $68,000 | 133$ |
| Italy | 5 | 5.60 | 0.16% | +20% | 60,461,826 | 116,609 | $2,000,000 | 3,857$ |
| Estonia | 4 | 6.50 | 0.12% | +10% | 1,326,539 | 1,717 | $31,000 | 40$ |
| Denmark | 2 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +10% | 5,792,202 | 6,710 | $350,000 | 405$ |
| Romania | 2 | 6.50 | 0.08% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 15,244 | $250,000 | 198$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 3.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 625,978 | 718 | $73,000 | 84$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 2,687 | $55,000 | 17$ |
| China | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 1,402,112,000 | 374,196 | $14,000,000 | 3,736$ |
| Greece | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,265 | $190,000 | 78$ |
| Czech Republic | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,708,981 | 3,781 | $245,000 | 87$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 7,796 | $60,000 | 50$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 2,349 | $34,000 | 42$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 3,235 | $12,800 | 20$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 7,685 | $370,000 | 379$ |
| Israel | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 4,435 | $400,000 | 192$ |
| Totals | 40 | 1,637,451,346 | 1,000,184 | $21,983,800 | 29,545$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Germany:
In den Koalitionsverhandlungen mit der Union will sie CDU-Chef Merz schmerzhafte Kompromisse abringen.
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Germany:
Merz is seen as a hope for the economy in Italy after the election.
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Latvia:
Merz visited Paris to meet with Macron and discussed US policy changes regarding the war in Ukraine.
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Germany:
Merz expressed gratitude to Emmanuel Macron for his friendship and trust in Franco-German relations.
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Greece:
Merz is seen as the next chancellor of Germany and a potential savior of Europe.
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Germany:
Merz rejected a reform of the debt brake for tactical party reasons before the Bundestag election.
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Germany:
Merz rejected a reform of the debt brake for tactical party reasons before the Bundestag election.
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Germany:
Merz announced that he wanted to talk with SPD, Greens, and FDP about possible decisions in the old Bundestag.
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Romania:
Merz is referenced for his declaration on strengthening Europe’s independence from the US.
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Croatia:
Future Chancellor Merz hinted that Germany would strongly support efforts to strengthen European defense.
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