Martin Merz
German politician, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany
1955 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
German politician, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany
Born
November 11, 1955
Age
~71 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, jurist, Gerichtsassessor
GermanyBorn in Brilon
1955
Born in Brilon (1955-11-11)
1966
EducationStudied at Gymnasium Petrinum (1966–1971)
1989
PositionMember of the European Parliament (1989–1994)
1994
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (1994–1998)
1998
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (1998–2002)
2000
PositionChairman of the CDU/CSU Bundestag fraction (2000–2002)
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Joachim-Friedrich Martin Josef Merz is a German politician who has served as Chancellor of Germany since 6 May 2025. He has also served as Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) since January 2022, leading the CDU/CSU (Union) parliamentary group as Leader of the Opposition in the Bundestag from February 2022 to May 2025.
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Who is Martin Merz?+
Joachim-Friedrich Martin Josef Merz is a German politician who has served as Chancellor of Germany since 6 May 2025. He has also served as Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) since January 2022, leading the CDU/CSU (Union) parliamentary group as Leader of the Opposition in the Bundestag f
What does the name Martin mean?+
The name Martin means "A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.". It is of English origin.
When was Martin Merz born?+
Martin Merz was born on November 11, 1955.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.
The name Martin is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Martin — November 11, 1955
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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