Chancellor Merz blames Trump and Brussels for Germany's faltering economy

12 articles · Updated · POLITICO Europe · Apr 28

Speaking in a high school auditorium in rural western Germany, Merz cited the war in Iran and EU regulations as key external pressures.
Merz’s remarks come as his conservative-led government marks one year in office without reviving economic growth, and his popularity continues to decline.
The chancellor’s public frustration highlights mounting political pressure amid Germany’s ongoing economic stagnation and criticism of both international and European policy influences.

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