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German CDU leader Friedrich Merz 'resolute and determined' says former EU chief

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Former European Commission President José Manuel Barroso has expressed strong confidence in Friedrich Merz , Germany 's likely next Chancellor.

He described Merz as a 'resolute and determined' leader poised to prioritise Germany 's economic and defence needs.

Merz has outlined three key topics that he aims to address in upcoming coalition negotiations: curbing migration, strengthening the economy and determining Europe 's foreign and security policy.