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Merz Turns 70, Söder Jibes

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Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz feierte seinen 70. Geburtstag, erhielt Geschenke von der CDU‑Fraktion und wurde von Koalitionspartner Markus Söder mit einer spitzen Bemerkung bedacht.

Der Spiegel
Chancellor Friedrich Merz: Markus Söder needles him at his 70th birthday

A German flag from the Reichstag building and praise from the coalition partner: much of the 70th birthday reception for Friedrich Merz went smoothly. Then Markus Söder arrived.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz: Markus Söder needles him at his 70th birthday
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Handelsblatt
Chancellor turns 70: Klingbeil gifts Merz 'Responsibility for Germany'

The 70th birthday was supposed to be a very 'normal working day' for the chancellor. Then he was showered with gifts. And at the party there was also a political message.

Chancellor turns 70: Klingbeil gifts Merz 'Responsibility for Germany'
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Handelsblatt
70th Chancellor's Birthday: Klingbeil Gives Merz 'Responsibility for Germany'

A German flag and animal-themed ties were given to the chancellor by his own faction for his birthday. The coalition partner gave him a sheet of paper.

70th Chancellor's Birthday: Klingbeil Gives Merz 'Responsibility for Germany'
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Die Presse
German Coalition in November Blues: How Friedrich Merz Looks at His 70th Birthday [premium]

After the big celebrations for his milestone birthday, the chancellor wasn't in a good mood. The 'reform autumn' is stalling, morale is at rock bottom, and the AfD is slightly ahead in the polls. Even in foreign policy there are hiccups on the question of deportations to Syria.

German Coalition in November Blues: How Friedrich Merz Looks at His 70th Birthday [premium]
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Neue Zürcher Zeitung
PHOTO GALLERY - Friedrich Merz turns 70: His life won't fit on a beer coaster

Germany's chancellor marks his 70th birthday with family, friends and his parliamentary group. He is the first head of government of the Federal Republic to reach such an age while in office.

PHOTO GALLERY - Friedrich Merz turns 70: His life won't fit on a beer coaster
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Die Zeit
Quiz About Friedrich Merz: How Well Do You Know Friedrich Merz?

The chancellor will turn 70. His youth was eventful, and his career remains so. How well do you know the first millionaire in the chancellery?

Quiz About Friedrich Merz: How Well Do You Know Friedrich Merz?
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
F.A.Z. Early Thinker: What can retirees expect in the future?

The German chancellor will turn 70. CDU General Secretary Linnemann is pushing to scrap the heating law. And the carnival is in full swing. The FAZ Newsletter.

F.A.Z. Early Thinker: What can retirees expect in the future?
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