Cabinet
Chancellor Merz's Future Hangs by a Thread as 'Departure is on the Table'
German media reports suggest Friedrich Merz's chancellorship may end prematurely due to internal CDU/CSU discontent ahead of upcoming state elections. With popularity ratings historically low and fears of further electoral defeats in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, party leaders are discussing replacing him. Potential successors include Hendrik Wüst and Markus Söder, though instability within the ruling coalition remains a significant concern.
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