Germany's Merz vows 'autumn of reforms' in turbulent times
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In his speech to the Bundestag on Wednesday, Friedrich Merz presented himself as a reformist chancellor, preparing Germans for far-reaching reforms in the coming months. "Our country is facing important decisions this autumn," Merz said during the general debate on the budget in the Bundestag. It is therefore important to "take the right path at this historic moment." It is about "nothing more and nothing less than the future of our country - ho…
The summer break ends with forceful words and with the first highlight in the Bundestag: the general debate on the budget of the Merz government is due.
The chancellor agrees with the Germans on hard times, explaining why there is no separation between foreign and domestic politics. When it comes to the "autumn of reforms", Merz sounds almost lukewarm – and for that he gets rid of ridicule and criticism.

Germany's Merz vows 'autumn of reforms' in turbulent times
Germany will need sweeping change to remain free and prosperous, Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned Wednesday, calling on the country to unite in the face of Russian aggression, economic woes and rising extremism.
Germany's Merz Vows 'Autumn Of Reforms' In Turbulent Times
Germany will need sweeping change to remain free and prosperous, Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned Wednesday, calling on the country to unite in the face of Russian aggression, economic woes and rising extremism.
According to Merz, the chancellor has announced an autumn of reforms, which is not about details, but "very basic". Alice Weidel, on the other hand, is dissatisfied with the federal government's budget.
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