Friedrich Merz
B- Birthday
- November 11, 1955
- Age
- 70
- Height
- 6'6" (198 cm)
- Net Worth
- $5M
About
Friedrich Merz is a German politician who has served as Chancellor of Germany since 2025. He has also served as the Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) since January 2022. Merz led the CDU/CSU parliamentary group as Leader of the Opposition in the Bundestag. He is a prominent figure in German politics.
Career Timeline
1989D$0.1M
Member of European Parliament
Begins his career in the European Parliament.
2000C▲$0.5M+$0.4M
CDU/CSU Parliamentary Leader
Becomes leader of the CDU/CSU group in the Bundestag.
2009C$2M+$1.5M
Joins BlackRock Executive Role
Enters the private sector, boosting income.
2022B▲$3M+$1M
Elected CDU Leader
Returns to politics as the leader of the CDU.
2025B$4M+$1M
Elected Chancellor of Germany
Becomes Chancellor, leading Germany.
2026B$5M+$1M
Chancellor of Germany
Continues to lead Germany as Chancellor.
