Germany news: Many believe Merkel more capable than Merz
Nearly half of Germans view former Chancellor Angela Merkel as better suited to handle Germany's challenges than current Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Also, today is the last day of Oktoberfest in Munich. DW has the latest.
48% of Germans believe former Chancellor Angela Merkel possesses more capabilities to address Germany's challenges compared to current Chancellor Friedrich Merz, according to a recent survey commissioned by German news agency DPA. Meanwhile, Merz is currently in Kyiv visiting Ukraine amid its fifth winter of Russia's invasion. Today marks the final Oktoberfest event in Munich, and Germany's leaders gathered in Bremen for Unity Day celebrations, which were addressed by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier who warned about threats from right-wing extremism to German democracy.
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