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 | 4 | 5.00 | 0.24% | +10% | 60,461,826 | 157,509 | $2,000,000 | 5,210$ |
| Germany | 3 | 6.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 158,282 | $3,845,000 | 7,264$ |
| Turkey | 2 | 5.50 | 0.12% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 102,665 | $720,000 | 876$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 7,261 | $370,000 | 358$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,258 | $700,000 | 506$ |
| Romania | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 11,458 | $250,000 | 149$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 784 | $31,000 | 18$ |
| Georgia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,989,167 | 2,959 | $17,000 | 13$ |
| San Marino | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 33,938 | 37 | $2,000 | 2$ |
| Totals | 15 | 269,327,492 | 447,213 | $7,935,000 | 14,396$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Italy:
Merz is mentioned for his pragmatic approach to Germany's economic strategy.
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Germany:
Chancellor Merz is mentioned as needing to take consequences if Netanjahu does not act on the famine.
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San Marino:
Merz is mentioned as one of the leaders putting pressure on Ursula Von der Leyen.
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Turkey:
German Chancellor Merz was not in favor of the Eurofighter agreement.
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Turkey:
Merz is the Chancellor of Germany who discussed the humanitarian situation in Gaza during a Security Cabinet meeting.
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Italy:
Merz is blamed alongside Meloni for not defending the automotive sector.
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Germany:
Merz announced an airlift for Gaza.
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Georgia:
The Prime Minister of Germany, Merz, states that Ukraine's accession to the EU is uncertain until 2034.
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Italy:
Merz is mentioned as a pragmatic leader among foreign governments dealing with the consequences of Trumpism.
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Romania:
Nicuşor Dan will have meetings with Chancellor Merz during his visit to Germany.
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