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Friedrich Merz Seals Conservative CDU Candidacy for German Chancellor Next Year

Sep 17, 2024, 07:42 AM

Friedrich Merz, leader of the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has officially sealed his candidacy to challenge Chancellor Olaf Scholz in the next national election. The election is scheduled to take place in September 2025. Merz's announcement marks a significant step for the CDU as they prepare for the upcoming federal election. Merz will run as the conservative candidate in next year's federal election.