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Merz's First 100 Days by the Numbers
Merz’s coalition holds one of the slimmest majorities in post-war Germany while 56% of Germans approve his diplomatic efforts amid economic and security challenges.
- Wednesday marked both the midyear point and Merz’s first 100 days, prompting an assessment of his progress since the election.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rolled out an 'immediate action plan' with four measures for his first 100 days, including welfare reform, tax breaks, border pushbacks, and bureaucracy cuts.
- Polls show 56% of Germans approve of Merz's diplomacy, with dissatisfaction at 65%, compared to 40% for Scholz, according to a Forsa poll.
- Coalition tensions persist with threats of rebellions, as Merz's Christian Democrats and SPD hold one of the slimmest post-war majorities, and a conservative rebellion blocked a judge appointment.
- The International Monetary Fund expects only 0.1% growth this year, making a 2% rate unlikely soon.
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As German Chancellor Friedrich Merz grapples with international challenges, he faces growing challenges at home. P...
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The German Chancellor's internal difficulties could counter his diplomatic action in Ukraine and Gaza.
Friedrich Merz has been in office for 100 days. The Ukrainian president travels to Berlin for important talks. And the constitutional protection explains why he regards the Brandenburger AfD as far-right. That is the situation on Wednesday evening.
After 100 days in office, the Germans puzzle who they actually elected as chancellor. How does this Friedrich Merz tick? There are some clues for this.
Chancellor Merz's approval values are in the cellar after 100 days. Even compared to his predecessor Olaf Scholz, the CDU boss cannot shine. Only his party gets better in comparison to the SPD.
In the coalition, internal criticism of one's own actions is growing, especially in the Union. Now, however, the chancellor has come up with something about team building.
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