GENERAL QUESTION · 72
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
What is the name of the current Federal Chancellor of Germany?
Official German wording
Wie heißt die jetzige Bundeskanzlerin/der jetzige Bundeskanzler von Deutschland?
Answer options
- AGerhard Schröder
- BAngela Merkel
- CUrsula von der Leyen
- DFriedrich MerzCorrect answer
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
Friedrich Merz (CDU) has been Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany since 6 May 2025. Gerhard Schröder (a) was Chancellor from 1998 to 2005, Angela Merkel (b) from 2005 to 2021, and Ursula von der Leyen (c) is President of the European Commission.
Friedrich Merz has been Chancellor since May 2025.
This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.
Source
Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF