Why is Germany's next chancellor, Merz, so unpopular?
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 () Friedrich Merz is poised to become Germany's next chancellor on May 6, pending approvals from his party and the SPD. Despite winning the election, Merz faces low popularity, with polls showing declining trust and doubts about his leadership. His recent policy U-turns, including debt brake reform and past alignment with the AfD, have alienated voters.
Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet posts
Seven ministries will go to the CDU, seven to the SPD and three to the CSU. It is now clear who the CDU and CSU want to send to the cabinet as ministers.
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Russia has raised serious concerns over the incoming German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, as his statements hint at a potential return to a controversial past. Maria Zakharova, the Russian Foreign..
'Germany back on track,' says CDU's Friedrich Merz as new coalition agreed
Germany's chancellor in waiting promises an end to instability and to make the country more competitive.
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Germany's Friedrich Merz faces rocky road to lift debt brake rules
Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz wants to alter Germany's strict fiscal rules to massively boost defence spending, the Greens..
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Tuesday, 29 April 2025 ()
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