Germany's Chancellor Merz weakened one year into his term

Friedrich Merz, German chancellor for one year, sees his authority contested within a government coalition weakened by internal divisions.

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The CDU/CSU leader must manage major disagreements between coalition partners on policy directions.

This weakening occurs amid economic and security tensions for Germany.

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