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Political pessimism in Berlin: 'It won't get better with a different chancellor'
Residents of Berlin's Charlottenburg district express political pessimism regarding Chancellor Merz, arguing that replacing him would not solve the country's underlying problems. Retiree Werner notes that the CDU's poor performance in recent state elections indicates a loss of the political center, while pedestrian Armindia suggests Merz should admit if he cannot lead reform processes. Former school principal Michaela Schabel, who voted for the CDU, describes recent election results as catastrophic and divisive. She believes it will be difficult for Merz to remain in office but asserts that his replacement would face similar challenges, concluding that the nation needs more reflection rather than a change in leadership.
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