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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Faces Replacement Rumors Amid Low Popularity
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing increasing speculation about his future and potential replacement due to his declining popularity and poor poll numbers. Despite the rumors, the German government has dismissed the talk as mere speculation.
29 May, 16:38 — 29 May, 23:07
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le-mondeHigh6d ago
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's unpopularity fuels talk of finding a replacement
One year after taking office, Germany's head of federal government has reached record levels of unpopularity, his coalition is riven by internal disagreements and the economy is shaken. The far right's score in three regional elections in September could put him to the test.
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Merz ousting dismissed as 'speculation' by German govt
The German government dismissed rumours that Chancellor Friedrich Merz's rivals were laying the groundwork to oust him as his popularity craters, reforms stall and the far right gains in strength.
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First report: le-figaro · 29 May, 14:18|Full coverage: 5 · 9h|Window: 9h
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