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Pressure Builds Around Merz as Coalition Partners Debate Government’s Direction

Political tensions within Germany’s governing coalition are increasing as Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces weak approval ratings and mounting debate over the government’s economic and political strategy.
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Domestic Tourism Holds Steady Despite Pressure on German Household Spending
German Dentists and Health Insurers Clash Over Fees and Treatment Budgets
Consumer Groups Take Legal Action Against Deutsche Bahn Over Discount Fare Advertising
German AI Startups Face Decline in Venture Capital Funding
Frankfurt Airport Wins Court Ruling Allowing Night Cargo Flights Under Conditions
Deutsche Telekom Reaffirms Rural Fibre Expansion Plans
IG Metall Prepares Wage Demands for Millions of Industrial Workers
DHL Restructures German and International Postal and Logistics Operations
German High Court Strengthens Consumer Rights Over Unauthorised Bank Fees
German Labour Court Reinforces Employer Duty to Record Working Hours
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