72. What is the name of Germany’s current Federal Chancellor?

Official German wording

Wie heißt die jetzige Bundeskanzlerin/der jetzige Bundeskanzler von Deutschland?

Gerhard Schröder
Angela Merkel
Ursula von der Leyen
Friedrich Merz

Answer options

Gerhard Schröder
Angela Merkel
Ursula von der Leyen
Friedrich Merz

Correct answer

Friedrich Merz

Explanation

Friedrich Merz was elected Federal Chancellor by the Bundestag on 6 May 2025. The Federal President then appoints the elected person under Article 63 of the Basic Law.

Official sources

BAMF Gesamtfragenkatalog, Stand 07.05.2025
Einbürgerungstestverordnung, Anlage 1

The German questions come from the original BAMF catalog for the Einbürgerungstest and Leben in Deutschland. Translations and explanations are study aids; verify legal details in the official sources.