Born: 11-Nov-1955
Birthplace: Brilon, Sauerland, Germany

Gender: Male
Religion: Roman Catholic
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician

Nationality: Germany
Executive summary: CDU Bundestag leader

Chairman of the CDU faction in the Bundestag, 2000-02. Presently Vice Chair. Caused considerable controversy when he used the term Leitkultur von Deutschland (referring to the leading, hegemonic culture of Germany) in parliament, implying that immigrants should aspire to the status quo.

Wife: Charlotte Merz (three children)

    University: University of Bonn

    Member of the European Parliament 1989-94
    German Member of Parliament 1994-
    Christian Democratic Union Parliamentary Leader, 2000-02

Official Website:
http://www.friedrich-merz.de/

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