What is the name of the current German Bundeskanzler (Federal Chancellor)?

Einbürgerungstest, question 72 German original

Wie heißt die jetzige Bundeskanzlerin/der jetzige Bundeskanzler von Deutschland?

  1. Gerhard Schröder
  2. Angela Merkel
  3. Ursula von der Leyen
  4. Friedrich Merz
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Correct answer: Friedrich Merz

Why?

Friedrich Merz (CDU) has been Bundeskanzler (Federal Chancellor) since May 2025. Gerhard Schröder and Angela Merkel held the office before him, and Ursula von der Leyen is President of the European Commission.

Key term: Bundeskanzler = Federal Chancellor

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