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German Chancellor Merz cancels New York trip amid coalition instability
FAZ·DE · US·1 day ago
The German government coalition is preparing quick relief measures to counter high fuel prices, including a shift to electric trucks amid rising diesel costs. CDU state premiers are cautioning against personnel debates around Chancellor Merz, while the federal government plans tougher anti-terrorism measures and Labor Minister Bas unveils an action plan against exploitation and social fraud. These domestic political moves signal internal coalition strain and policy responsiveness to economic pressures.