Germany's Merz shocked by far-right state election triumph but doubles down on unpopular reforms - AP News
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is maintaining his commitment to unpopular economic reforms despite a significant electoral surge by far-right parties. The political landscape in Germany remains tense as the government faces pressure to address economic stagnation.
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The stability of Europe's largest economy is at risk as political polarization challenges the implementation of necessary fiscal reforms.
BERLIN (AP) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz doubled down Monday on pushing through unpopular reforms to…
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