German Government Denies Rumors of Effort to Remove Chancellor Merz
The German government on Friday rejected reports that rivals inside Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party were preparing to replace him. The statement followed weeks of declining poll numbers and stalled legislative work.
caranddriver.comThe German government on Friday dismissed reports that rivals inside Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party were preparing to replace him. A government spokesperson said the claims lacked any basis and were not supported by evidence from within the coalition.
Merz has fallen in recent weeks while several reform measures remain delayed in parliament. At the same time, parties on the far right have recorded gains in state-level polling. The government did not name any individuals or factions as sources of the rumors. No timeline for further statements was provided.
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