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Merz reforms face backlash, child aid gaps, transport drama

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Latest: Friedrich Merz under fire for CDU reshuffle and EU budget cuts

Late July 2026 criticism of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s reform package continued to intensify. A ZDF‑Politbarometer poll (14‑16 July) showed only one‑third of respondents supported the coalition’s agenda, while the Berte

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Spahn Surrogacy Scandal Fuels EU Inquiry and CDU Fallout

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Latest: Jens Spahn surrogacy scandal sparks EU inquiry and CDU backlash

The controversy over Jens Spahn’s use of a U.S. commercial surrogate has continued to dominate German politics. After his resignation as health minister on 18 July 2026 and his departure from CDU leadership positions on