Brilon, Germany, Jan 23, 2025 (AFP) - Friedrich Merz: millionaire conservative on verge of German chancellery

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Tucking into beer and pretzels, the frontrunner to become Germany's next chancellor, conservative millionaire Friedrich Merz, is showing off his folksy side. With his CDU leading in the polls but his personal approval ratings lukewarm, the former corporate high-flyer and hobby pilot has invited supporters to his picturesque western hometown of Brilon. Merz's delivery at the traditional sausage breakfast may be stiff compared to his rambunctious B......

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