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Germany’s first year under Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Filed: May 05, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Summary: The article says Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first year has been difficult due to coalition governance problems.
WHO: Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Germany’s federal leadership struggles with coalition governance in Merz’s first year in office.
WHEN: May 05, 2026 at 8:20 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Part of a year-in-office assessment of coalition governance difficulties.
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