Chancellor Merz Faces Coalition Turmoil Amid Reform Challenges
Published on: April 21, 2026, 10:18 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is struggling with internal disputes within his coalition as he attempts to implement significant reforms in Germany's tax, pensions, and health systems while addressing rising fuel prices caused by the Iran war. Frictions with coalition partners and political competition complicate these efforts.
