Peter Adrian criticises Chancellor Merz over poor reform record

5 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 7

The DIHK president said Germany's conservative-led coalition is dysfunctional and unreliable, intensifying pressure on Friedrich Merz.
The criticism is a notable blow because Merz took office promising policy changes to revive Germany's economic growth.
Adrian's intervention highlights business frustration over the government's performance and raises fresh doubts about its reform agenda.

With his government in chaos and economy stalled, can Chancellor Merz deliver the reforms Germany desperately needs?

With a failing economy and surging far-right, is Germany's political system on the verge of a historic collapse?

As US tariffs loom and troops withdraw, is Germany losing its most critical ally under Chancellor Merz?