Berlin: "We're experiencing an uprising" - How the Chancellor's power is eroding
The rise of the AfD threatens to drive the last reform zeal out of the coalition. Friedrich Merz wants to stay on course. But is his party still behind him?
The German government's reform momentum is at risk of stalling following the election outcome in Sachsen-Anhalt, with economists warning of severe consequences for Germany. Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces limitations on his ability to act due to the rise of the AfD, discontent within his party and from coalition partners, and budget concerns.
Economist Gabriel Felbermayr has cautioned the government against being paralyzed by the situation, stating that inaction will not help to curb populism. Merz is set to meet with the 30 members of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group's Mittelstand committee at the Chancellor's office to discuss the coalition's situation and planned reforms.
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