The Ultimate German Philosophy for a Happier Life
Periods of happiness are empty pages in history,” he wrote in his Introduction to the Philosophy of History, “for they are ...
The New York Times8d
Germany Needs to Get Its Act Together. Under Him, It Won’t.
Mr. Hermsmeier is a journalist who writes about Germany’s politics and society. Friedrich Merz didn’t waste time. Having led his party, the Christian Democrats, to first place in Germany’s ...
Euronews19d
Who is Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's next chancellor?
Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader and election front-runner has waited a long time to reach this point - one step away from the German chancellorship.
Indiatimes16d
Who is Friedrich Merz? The conservative set to become Germany's new chancellor
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is poised to win the German election, with Friedrich Merz set to become the new chancellor. The ruling Social Democrats are seeing a decline, while the far ...
The New York Times17d
Meet the Man Who Is Poised to Lead Germany
Friedrich Merz, head of the conservative Christian Democrats, has vowed to bring stronger leadership to Europe, where the new Trump administration has sowed anxiety. By Steven Erlanger and ...
The New York Times17d
Friedrich Merz, a Conservative, Is Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor
The results almost certainly mean the country’s next chancellor will be Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democrats. Returns posted early Monday morning indicated that he had a path to ...
CBS News15d
Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to lead Germany after its election?
Friedrich Merz, who is on course to become post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor after the country's election, has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent's security as it ...
Mint16d
Germany Elections: Friedrich Merz claims victory; far-right AfD surges, exit polls show
Centre-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz declared victory in Germany’s national election on Sunday after exit polls indicated his bloc was in the lead. Acknowledging the challenges ahead ...
Sky16d
Friedrich Merz: German chancellor-in-waiting vows to 'create unity' in Europe
Friedrich Merz, who is set to become the new German chancellor, has vowed to "create unity" in Europe as it adjusts to the new Trump administration and Russia's war on Ukraine. Mr Merz's task will ...
The Conversation16d
Friedrich Merz has won Germany’s election. But as the far right soars, forming a government may be difficult
He is the President of the History Council of South Australia. Friedrich Merz’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has captured the highest proportion of votes in Germany’s election ...
Indiatimes16d
'We see how important this is for Europe': World leaders react to CDU winning German elections, congratulate incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz
Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) narrowly wins national elections, setting the stage for Friedrich Merz to become the next chancellor. World leaders, including US President Trump ...
The Hindu15d
Who is Friedrich Merz, set to be next Chancellor of Germany?
Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz won a victory in a national election on Sunday (February 23, 2025), while Alternative for Germany doubled its support in the strongest ...