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Fritz Güntzler
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German transport minister appointment
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Latest: Fritz Güntler apologises after withdrawing from German traffic minister post
In late July 2026, Chancellor Friedrich Merz offered the Federal Ministry of Transport to CDU Bundestag member Fritz Güntler. Güntler accepted but withdrew a few hours before the planned announcement, citing lack of expe
Merz reforms slump amid reshuffle, party dissent
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Latest: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Faces Cabinet Shake‑up Amid Record Low Approval
Late July 2026, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s reform programme faced mounting pressure. A ZDF‑Politbarometer poll (14‑16 July) showed only one‑third backing the coalition plan, and the Bertelsmann Stiftung reported a 21 %