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Germany updates: Merz names CDU Cabinet ministers • Apr. 28, 2025, 4:39 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)
Germany's new government is taking shape • Apr. 28, 2025, 1:32 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)
Why is Germany's next chancellor, Merz, so unpopular? • Apr. 26, 2025, 12:52 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)
Merz: My goal is to make Germany 'economically stronger' • Apr. 19, 2025, 6:23 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)
Russia warns Germany against giving Ukraine Taurus missiles • Apr. 18, 2025, 5:40 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)

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Born November 11, 1955 (age 69) • Germany
Political Affiliation Christian Democratic Union

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