Germany: Merz's coalition weakened by internal government conflict

Germany's ruling coalition led by Friedrich Merz is experiencing a deep crisis, crystallized by the hostility between the chancellor and Social Democratic minister Lars Klingbeil.

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This long-simmering confrontation exposes ideological tensions within the German executive and questions the government's political stability.

The rift threatens the government's ability to move forward on its reforms and legislative agenda.

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