GermanyAufgabe 72 · Politics in a democracy
What is the name of the current Federal Chancellor of Germany?
In the exam (German)
Wie heißt die jetzige Bundeskanzlerin/der jetzige Bundeskanzler von Deutschland?
- aGerhard SchröderGerhard Schröder
- bAngela MerkelAngela Merkel
- cUrsula von der LeyenUrsula von der Leyen
- dFriedrich MerzFriedrich MerzCorrect answer
Why?
Friedrich Merz (CDU) has been Federal Chancellor (Bundeskanzler) since 6 May 2025. Before him, the chancellors were Olaf Scholz (2021–2025), Angela Merkel (2005–2021) and Gerhard Schröder (1998–2005). Ursula von der Leyen was never chancellor – she is President of the European Commission.
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