Can Friedrich Merz steer Germany out of crisis? | To the Point

Should you congratulate Friedrich Merz on his election victory – or offer condolences?? The man slated to become Germany’s next chancellor will have to deal with a slew of crises. An ailing economy, the war in Ukraine, and figuring out how Germany can ensure its own security as Donald Trump pulls the rug out from under the transatlantic relationship. All seemingly intractable problems with consequences not just for Germany and Europe, but for the world. Is Merz the man for the job? Before he even gets to all that, he’ll need to form a government – most likely a coalition between his conservatives, and the center-left Social Democrats. A hard enough task on its own! This week on To The Point we’re taking a closer look at the country’s economic woes and the Trump threat, asking: CAN Friedrich Merz steer Germany out of crisis? Should you congratulate Friedrich Merz on his election victory – or offer condolences?? The man slated to become Germany’s next chancellor will have to deal with a slew of crises.

Our guests:

Arne Delfs (Bloomberg)

Christopher F. Schuetze (New York Times)

Melinda Crane (US Journalist)

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