"CDU"

#13475430

20 Mar 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during a press conference at the European Council meeting in Brussels, Belgium, on March 20, 2026. EU leaders discuss the impact of the Iran conflict on energy prices and security, alongside divisions over support for Ukraine prior to the European summit meeting.

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#13475431

20 Mar 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during a press conference at the European Council meeting in Brussels, Belgium, on March 20, 2026. EU leaders discuss the impact of the Iran conflict on energy prices and security, alongside divisions over support for Ukraine prior to the European summit meeting.

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#13475440

20 Mar 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during a press conference at the European Council meeting in Brussels, Belgium, on March 20, 2026. EU leaders discuss the impact of the Iran conflict on energy prices and security, alongside divisions over support for Ukraine prior to the European summit meeting.

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#13475441

20 Mar 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during a press conference at the European Council meeting in Brussels, Belgium, on March 20, 2026. EU leaders discuss the impact of the Iran conflict on energy prices and security, alongside divisions over support for Ukraine prior to the European summit meeting.

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#13470220

19 Mar 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks to journalists as he arrives prior to the European summit meeting in Brussels, Belgium, on March 19, 2026. The summit will address the military escalation in the Middle East and the situation in Iran, including its consequences on the European Union in terms of energy prices and energy security.

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#13470183

19 Mar 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks to journalists as he arrives prior to the European summit meeting in Brussels, Belgium, on March 19, 2026. The summit will address the military escalation in the Middle East and the situation in Iran, including its consequences on the European Union in terms of energy prices and energy security.

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#13427573

10 Mar 2026

A protest sign reading ''Maerz statt Merz'' (''March instead of Merz'') is held during a political demonstration in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on March 7, 2026. The slogan is a wordplay criticizing CDU leader Friedrich Merz.

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#13381889

28 Feb 2026

A protester holds a caricature of Friedrich Merz and a sign criticizing federal social and defense policies during the Unkuerzbar Muenchen demonstration at Marienplatz in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on February 28, 2026. The rally calls for the protection of social security and public services in front of Munich Town Hall.

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#13381891

28 Feb 2026

Protesters display caricatures of Alice Weidel and Friedrich Merz alongside signs criticizing social and defense policies during the Unkuerzbar Muenchen demonstration at Marienplatz in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on February 28, 2026. The rally calls for the protection of social security, public services, and community infrastructure in front of Munich Town Hall.

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#13312504

13 Feb 2026

Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz holds a press conference with media and international press representative after the end of the Informal EU leaders' retreat 2026 summit, at Alden Biesen Castle hosted by the European Council President. The European leaders meeting was about how to deepen the single market, reduce economic dependencies, strengthen EU competitiveness and strategic autonomy, planning the future initiative roadmap 'one Europe, one market' and boost competitiveness through common actions. Rijkoven, Bilzen-Hoeselt, Belgium on February 12, 2026

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#13312505

13 Feb 2026

Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz holds a press conference with media and international press representative after the end of the Informal EU leaders' retreat 2026 summit, at Alden Biesen Castle hosted by the European Council President. The European leaders meeting was about how to deepen the single market, reduce economic dependencies, strengthen EU competitiveness and strategic autonomy, planning the future initiative roadmap 'one Europe, one market' and boost competitiveness through common actions. Rijkoven, Bilzen-Hoeselt, Belgium on February 12, 2026

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#13312506

13 Feb 2026

Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz holds a press conference with media and international press representative after the end of the Informal EU leaders' retreat 2026 summit, at Alden Biesen Castle hosted by the European Council President. The European leaders meeting was about how to deepen the single market, reduce economic dependencies, strengthen EU competitiveness and strategic autonomy, planning the future initiative roadmap 'one Europe, one market' and boost competitiveness through common actions. Rijkoven, Bilzen-Hoeselt, Belgium on February 12, 2026

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#13312507

13 Feb 2026

Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz holds a press conference with media and international press representative after the end of the Informal EU leaders' retreat 2026 summit, at Alden Biesen Castle hosted by the European Council President. The European leaders meeting was about how to deepen the single market, reduce economic dependencies, strengthen EU competitiveness and strategic autonomy, planning the future initiative roadmap 'one Europe, one market' and boost competitiveness through common actions. Rijkoven, Bilzen-Hoeselt, Belgium on February 12, 2026

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#13312508

13 Feb 2026

Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz holds a press conference with media and international press representative after the end of the Informal EU leaders' retreat 2026 summit, at Alden Biesen Castle hosted by the European Council President. The European leaders meeting was about how to deepen the single market, reduce economic dependencies, strengthen EU competitiveness and strategic autonomy, planning the future initiative roadmap 'one Europe, one market' and boost competitiveness through common actions. Rijkoven, Bilzen-Hoeselt, Belgium on February 12, 2026

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#13312509

13 Feb 2026

Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz holds a press conference with media and international press representative after the end of the Informal EU leaders' retreat 2026 summit, at Alden Biesen Castle hosted by the European Council President. The European leaders meeting was about how to deepen the single market, reduce economic dependencies, strengthen EU competitiveness and strategic autonomy, planning the future initiative roadmap 'one Europe, one market' and boost competitiveness through common actions. Rijkoven, Bilzen-Hoeselt, Belgium on February 12, 2026

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#13312510

13 Feb 2026

Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz holds a press conference with media and international press representative after the end of the Informal EU leaders' retreat 2026 summit, at Alden Biesen Castle hosted by the European Council President. The European leaders meeting was about how to deepen the single market, reduce economic dependencies, strengthen EU competitiveness and strategic autonomy, planning the future initiative roadmap 'one Europe, one market' and boost competitiveness through common actions. Rijkoven, Bilzen-Hoeselt, Belgium on February 12, 2026

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