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UPDATED May 8, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
May 5, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
German business leader criticizes Merz’s reform record
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Germany’s Chambers of Commerce and Industry head criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz for a poor reform record.
WHO: The head of Germany’s Chambers of Commerce and Industry
WHAT: Criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz and said the ruling coalition is dysfunctional
WHEN: May 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: He reacted to Merz’s reform record and the performance of the ruling coalition.
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