Friedrich Merz prepares to lead Germany after election victory
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Friedrich Merz, who has never held a government position, is set to lead Germany after his party won the national election. His conservatives outperformed the far-right Alternative for Germany, allowing him to form a coalition government. Merz, a former lobbyist and business executive, aims to shift his party rightward and tackle the rising influence of the AfD. He has faced criticism for his approach to migration and his past failures to lead the party. As he prepares to take office, Merz is building relationships with European leaders. However, Germany may face lengthy coalition negotiations due to a fragmented parliament with multiple parties.