Friedrich Merz Appointed Germany’s Tenth Postwar Chancellor Amid International Congratulations and US-German Relations Focus

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Published May 8, 2025, 08:19 PM

Friedrich Merz has been officially appointed as the Chancellor of Germany, becoming the country's tenth postwar chancellor. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented Merz with the certificate of appointment on May 6, 2025. Merz's election has drawn congratulations from various international figures and governments, including Mexico's National Action Party, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and representatives from Taiwan, who emphasized the importance of democracy, rule of law, and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. U.S. Representative Stephen F. Keating, co-chair of the German Caucus, highlighted the critical nature of strong U.S.-German relations and expressed his intent to collaborate with Merz on issues such as support for Ukraine and NATO commitments. Analysts from the German Marshall Fund have noted the potential for Merz to engage with the Trump administration to reinforce transatlantic ties. The formation of Germany's new government under Merz is seen as a pivotal moment for international partnerships and strategic cooperation.

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🇺🇸 🇩🇪 What will be the relationship be between the Trump administration and new German government led by Friedrich Merz? GMF's @DrJJanes discusses with @dwnews. Watch now: https://t.co/tK6vI2wcue

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PM Netanyahu has congratulated Friedrich Merz on becoming German Chancellor. 🇮🇱🇩🇪 https://t.co/vxg4GWvFDg

Congressman Bill Keating

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Congratulations to Friedrich Merz on becoming Chancellor. As German Caucus Co-Chair, I know strong US-German relations are critical to both of our countries. I look forward to working with him to strengthen our partnership, support Ukraine, & further our joint commitment to NATO.

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Friedrich Merz Appointed Germany’s Tenth Postwar Chancellor Amid International Congratulations and US-German Relations Focus

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