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5 articles since 15 September 2026
Overview
Thematic deep divesEconomyPolitics and SecuritySociety and ScienceDisinformation
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has cancelled his UN trip and is remaining in Berlin to stabilise his black-red coalition. Results showing strong AfD support on polling day could fundamentally change the political situation. The government itself describes this as a test of its viability.
Deep dive Disinformation
Manipulated videos and deepfakes against Chancellor Merz are spreading on social networks during the coalition crisis. German security authorities are holding Russia-aligned disinformation groups such as Storm-1516 responsible ...
Deep dive Society and Science
Support for Federal Chancellor Merz is waning rapidly. An INSA survey shows that 78 per cent of those surveyed reject him, and CDU/CSU falls to its lowest level in five years. Support is also crumbling within the Union.
Deep dive Economy
The federal government is relying on reforms for economic growth, but budget disputes and political obstacles jeopardise their implementation. Economic stagnation intensifies pressure for reforms, whilst markets and economic actors are ...
Deep dive Politics and Security
Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans a confidence vote in the CDU presidium on 20 September, responding to tensions in the coalition and rifts in the parliamentary group. The Union is already discussing successors, and international partners ...
