New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- Conservative Friedrich Merz of Christian Democratic Union of Germany is all set to become Germany's next Chancellor. His party secured a modest victory in the election on Sunday, whereas the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) witnessed a massive surge in its voter base this time.

Sixty-nine-year-old Friedrich Merz is known as a wealthy lobbyist and member of numerous company boards. However, he never held a government role and even raised eyebrows with his controversial remarks related to refugees and minorities in the country. As party leader, however, Merz made a number of gaffes - here's a look at top five:

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