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One year of Germany's Merz — less popular than ever? | DW News

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Chancellor Merz’ promise of a German economic comeback hasn’t materialized. One year into his four-year term as chancellor, the man who promised that “Germany is back” is struggling on several fronts: The reforms wave he promised is remains a trickle, the far right AfD continues to rise, and crucially: his relationship with US President Donald Trump just turned sour.

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