Berlin, Germany – The leader of the Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) parliamentary group, Jens Spahn, expressed confidence that Chancellor Friedrich Merz will seek re-election in the future.
In an interview with the Rheinische Post, Spahn praised Merz’s performance, stating that a successful chancellor has every reason to run for office again. According to Spahn, it has become clear in the first few weeks of Merz’s tenure that he is a strong leader for Germany, taking the lead in Europe. The CDU politician attributed the growing economic confidence and renewed trust in politics to the chancellor’s efforts.
Spahn also highlighted the successful collaboration between him and Merz, noting that their partnership has been effective for four years, built on mutual trust.