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Germany's Economy Struggles Amid Rising Unemployment and Coalition Woes

11/22/2025

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Germany's economy faces significant challenges under Chancellor Friedrich Merz after six months in office.
Analysts forecast 0.2% growth for this year.
Unemployment has risen to nearly three million, the highest in 14 years.
Merz's coalition struggles with infighting and low poll ratings, with CDU/CSU support at 25%.
The €500 billion infrastructure fund faces skepticism about its effectiveness and reform capacity amid coalition fractures.

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Germany's economy faces significant challenges under Chancellor Friedrich Merz after six months in office.
Analysts forecast 0.2% growth for this year.
Unemployment has risen to nearly three million, the highest in 14 years.
Merz's coalition struggles with infighting and low poll ratings, with CDU/CSU support at 25%.
The €500 billion infrastructure fund faces skepticism about its effectiveness and reform capacity amid coalition fractures.