Charlotte Merz: A life for the law and the family in the Sauerland

Friedrich Merz, a prominent figure in German politics, is not only known for his political ambitions, but also for his family. At his side is his wife Charlotte Merz, a lawyer with an impressive career. The two met in 1980 at a legal event at the University of Bonn and married a year later. Although the marriage started a little earlier than planned, the couple was happy about the upcoming parenthood. Charlotte, who was born in Saarland in 1961, comes from a family of lawyers and made a name for herself in her career as a judge at the district court in Arnsberg. Since 2016 she has been leading the authority and is planning to continue her professional life during her husband's political career.

The Merz family also includes its son, Dr. Philippe Merz, who is considered an economy philosopher and expert in digitallethik. Philippe was born in 1981 and founded the Thales Academy in Freiburg in 2013, which offers a variety of seminars and further training. He enjoys an academic lifestyle and largely keeps his private life under closure.

The couple's two daughters are also active in demanding professions. Carola Clüsener, who studied law like her parents, has established herself as a lawyer and now bears the name of her husband. Her sister Constanze, on the other hand, works as a surgeon and is more in the background of the public. Both contributed to the growing Merz family with a total of seven grandchildren and continue the tradition of education and professional success.

In addition to their individual professions, the couple is involved in social projects. The Friedrich-and-Charlotte Merz Foundation aims to promote education, training and education, especially through school projects that aim to reduce the number of seats. This joint commitment shows that the Merz family is not only focused on their own career, but also wants to contribute to society.