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PoliticalGermany·13 Oct 2026

Chancellor Merz prioritizes welfare reform over popularity

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On October 13, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced his intention to prioritize welfare and retirement system reforms over his personal standing in opinion polls. Addressing an employers' association in Frankfurt, Merz stated that these reforms aimed to provide better prospects for the younger generation and noted that the country’s pay-as-you-go…

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