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Aug 31 25

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Aug 30 25

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Aug 30 25

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to make massive cuts to citizen's income: The chancellor considers cuts to the social welfare system necessary ...

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Sep 02 25

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OpinionReform of the Freedom of Information Act: The CDU/CSU and SPD must not get away with this trick.

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Jul 15

Live blog on the Federal Government: Merz's second summer press conference: At noon, the Federal Chancellor answers questions from the capital's press ...

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Jul 13

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Jul 10

Government statement: Merz irritates the SPD with effusive praise: "The center delivers, it works": The Chancellor endeavors to highlight his government's ...

Key FactsMerz Defends Coalition Reforms Amidst Rising Tensions

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Chancellor Merz emphasized the government’s achievements through a broad reform package containing 34 measures.

He sharply criticized the AfD and Left Party as divisive forces threatening Germany’s unity.

Positive economic trends were noted by Merz, including increasing company orders since early 2025.

The SPD reacted with discomfort to Merz’s high praise of the NATO summit, while the Greens harshly criticized the government’s climate policies.

But they do not shape; they destroy. They divide our country and would lead it into the abyss if they were to take political responsibility in Germany.
— Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) in his government address to the Bundestag

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Jul 09

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Jul 10

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Jul 07

Trend barometer from RTL and ntv: AfD remains well ahead of the CDU/CSU, Chancellor Merz loses approval

Key FactsAfD Leads as Merz Loses Support in July Poll

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The AfD remains the strongest party with 26%, while the Union remains steady at 22%.

The federal government is the topic of greatest interest to 44% of citizens, but the reform package has not shifted opinions.

Satisfaction with Chancellor Merz declines to 14%, while dissatisfaction rises to 84%.

64% of respondents foresee a worsening economic situation in the coming years.

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Taxes, labor, and deregulation: Can the coalition push through its reform package despite the criticism?