Germany's Political Turmoil: A Turning Point for Europe?
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Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union, is poised to challenge Chancellor Olaf Scholz amid political turmoil in Germany's ruling coalition. With snap elections approaching, Merz advocates a more decisive strategy in supporting Ukraine against Russia, including potentially supplying Taurus missiles. However, Germany faces internal challenges such as budget constraints and rising Ukraine-skeptic sentiment. Merz's potential leadership could shift Germany's approach, but significant changes may be constrained by economic and political factors, including the influence of a possible Trump presidency in the U.S.
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