Language: English
Question 72 · Federal question
What is the name of the current Chancellor of Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wie heißt die derzeitige Bundeskanzlerin/der derzeitige Bundeskanzler von Deutschland?
- A Gerhard Schröder
- B Angela Merkel
- C Ursula von der Leyen
- D Friedrich Merz ✓ Correct answer
Translation
What is the name of the current Chancellor of Germany?
- A Gerhard Schröder
- B Angela Merkel
- C Ursula von der Leyen
- D Friedrich Merz ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Friedrich Merz has been Germany's Federal Chancellor since 2025, elected by the Bundestag after succeeding Olaf Scholz. He should not be confused with the Federal President, a separate office.
Tips
- Merz became Chancellor in 2025, succeeding Scholz.
- Do not mix up the Chancellor, the head of government, with the Federal President, the head of state.
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