Germany: Merz replaces key figure following surrogacy row
22 Jul 2026, 15:02 GMT
Topic: Germany
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-merz-replaces-key-figure-following-surrogacy-row/a-78075100?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Thorsten Frei, a close confidant of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is taking over the role as parliamentary group leader for the conservative CDU/CSU bloc. The position is a powerful one.