Germany's chancellors have played pivotal roles in shaping the nation's history since 1815. One notable leader is Otto von Bismarck, who unified Germany in 1871 and served as its first chancellor.

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Friedrich Merz, chairman of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is set to become Germany's next chancellor based on preliminary election results. His election victory this weekend ...

Garret Martin, American University School of International Service (THE CONVERSATION) Germany’s presumptive new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, faces challenges both at home and overseas following ...