The Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (''Vorsitzender der Christlich Demokratischen Union'') is the most senior political figure within the
Christian Democratic Union of Germany. Since 31 January 2022, the office has been held by
Friedrich Merz
Joachim-Friedrich Martin Josef Merz (born 11 November 1955) is a German lawyer and politician, serving as Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) since 31 January 2022 and as leader of the Union parliamentary group as well as the Leader o ...
, who succeeded
Armin Laschet
Armin Laschet (; born 18 February 1961) is a German politician who served as Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia from 27 June 2017 to 26 October 2021. He served as Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) from 22 January 2021 to 3 ...
.
The Leader of the Christian Democratic Union Party is supported by a General Secretary who, since 31 January 2022, has been
Mario Czaja.
Leaders of the Christian Democratic Union (1946–present)
A list of leaders since 1946
See also
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Social Democratic Party of Germany
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Christian Social Union of Germany
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Alliance '90/The Greens
Notes
References
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Christian Democratic Union Germany
Lists of German politicians