Happy birthday! Friedrich Merz turns 70 today

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is celebrating his 70th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Friedrich Merz has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 70th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Merz, a cultural icon

Born in Brilon on November 11, 1955, Friedrich Merz's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in German history. Merz's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Friedrich hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Friedrich Merz as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 70.

Happy Birthday, Friedrich, you're the best!

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