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Merz hints at possible cabinet reshuffle after Spahn
Filed: Jul 19, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
Summary: Chancellor Friedrich Merz hinted he could reshuffle his government after Jens Spahn resigned as CDU parliamentary leader.
WHO: Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Hinted at a possible cabinet reshuffle following Jens Spahn's resignation as CDU parliamentary leader
WHEN: Jul 19, 2026 at 3:11 PM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Jens Spahn resigned as parliamentary leader of the CDU.
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