CDU Party Conference: The New Merz Sound
At the CDU party conference, Chancellor Merz emphasizes optimism and positions his party as an alternative to the AfD, while remaining ambiguous on sensitive issues like taxes and pensions.
First Months in Office: When Dispute Arises, Approval Drops
The article analyzes Friedrich Merz's challenging start as Chancellor compared to his predecessors Gerhard Schröder, Angela Merkel, and Olaf Scholz, highlighting both similarities and differences in their early tenures.