| Age | 68 |
| Birthday | 11 November, 1955 |
| Birthplace | Brilon, Sauerland, Germany |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Claim to Fame | CDU Bundestag leader |
Friedrich Merz (born 11 November 1955) is a German lawyer and politician. A member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), he served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 1989 to 1994 and was elected to the Bundestag from 1994 until 2009, where he chaired the CDU/CSU parliamentary group from 2000 to 2002. Merz was a candidate in the 2018 CDU leadership election, placing second; he is running again in the 2020 leadership election.
