Friedrich Merz Plans Relaxed Family Christmas Ahead of Election Year

The CDU leader emphasizes simplicity and quality time with family as he prepares for an intense political year in 2025.

Friedrich Merz, CDU leader and chancellor candidate, will spend Christmas with his wife and children at their homes to ease their travel burdens.
Merz highlights the importance of spending time together over elaborate celebrations or meals during the holidays.
He encourages his children to keep holiday preparations simple, prioritizing family connection over effortful hosting.
Merz rarely cooks himself, citing his wife Charlotte's culinary skills, but occasionally prepares quick dishes like Spaghetti Frutti di Mare.
This family-focused holiday comes as Merz readies for the intensifying campaign season leading up to Germany's 2025 federal election.