# Merz Becomes Chancellor (2025)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/2025-merz-becomes-chancellor
Location: Berlin
Categories: ruler-change

Friedrich Merz became Federal Chancellor on 6 May 2025, heading a coalition of CDU/CSU and SPD. He succeeded Olaf Scholz.

## Why it matters
It opened a new chapter in German politics.

Ruler at the time: [Friedrich Merz](https://germany-history.com/rulers/friedrich-merz)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Friedrich Merz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Merz)
- [Wikipedia – Merz cabinet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merz_cabinet)
- [Federal Government — Friedrich Merz](https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/federal-cabinet/2343412-2343412)