Federal Government: Economy, Climate, Drones: Cabinet Tries to Restart
With his cabinet reshuffle, the Chancellor caused turbulence before the summer break. Now, at their retreat, the new government is trying to improve the mood before difficult elections.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced that his cabinet will draw conclusions from the current heatwave and drought, with concrete decisions to be made at future cabinet meetings. Merz expressed confidence that Germany's economic weakness will soon be overcome, citing the country's potential and stating that there is no reason to be pessimistic.
The cabinet is meeting at Schloss Neuhardenberg in Brandenburg, with ministers set to present their assessment of the current situation. Merz also mentioned that information on the perpetrators of a drone attack at Leipzig airport will be revealed soon, and that the government is considering measures to address the effects of the heatwave.
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