German opposition Christian Democrats tap leader Friedrich Merz as their candidate for chancellor

By AP NEWS | Sep 17, 2024 at 06:29 AM EST

Germany's CDU selects Friedrich Merz as its chancellor candidate for the upcoming national election, announced alongside Markus Soeder. Current Chancellor Olaf Scholz leads an unpopular three-party coalition, facing challenges in recent elections. Scholz's candidacy for re-election remains unconfirmed.

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