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Merz Challenges EU Centralization Amid Economic and Military Struggles
9/30/2025
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Story summary
- Merz aims to restore Germany's influence in Europe, challenging Ursula von der Leyen's centralized EU approach.
- Economy Minister Katherina Reiche seeks to reverse green policies; 2025 growth at 0.2%.
- Merz's government faces friction with Franco-German relations over the Future Combat Air System project.
- Merz backs the U.S. Gaza peace plan; the coalition struggles on military service and economic policy.
