Friedrich Merz: The German leader trying to bury Angela Merkel’s legacy - analysis

Friedrich Merz broke a political taboo by aligning with the AfD on immigration, winning a symbolic vote but facing backlash and a major legislative defeat.

German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz speaks during a session of the lower house of parliament Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany, October 10, 2024.

(photo credit: LISI NIESNER/ REUTERS)

ByELDAD BECK

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 12:14

Updated: FEBRUARY 2, 2025 17:47

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