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Merz Approval Falls to 10% as CDU/CSU Drops to 20% in Forsa Poll

An RTL/ntv survey conducted by Forsa found 10% of respondents satisfied with Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s performance, while support for the CDU/CSU stood at 20%; polling represents a snapshot of opinion rather than an election forecast.
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German Coalition Debate Intensifies Over Pension Reform Costs
EU Considers New Regulatory Framework for Smaller Electric Cars
German Coalition Moves Toward New Hamburg-Hannover Rail Line
German Health Minister Plans Structural Commission to Overhaul Long-Term Care
Former Siemens Chief Joe Kaeser Calls for Overhaul of German Economic Policy
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