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Merz pivots to social justice

German CDU leader Friedrich Merz shifted his rhetoric toward social justice after his party’s regional election losses, seen as a bid to reclaim the political center and bolster weakened authority.

by Albert Weale

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Albert Weale

@albertpweale.bsky.social

Is German voters’ dissatisfaction with Merz known as Merzschmerz?

September 22, 2026 at 8:51 AM

by Steffen Ganghof

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Steffen Ganghof

@ganghof.bsky.social

While Merz isn't good, a lot of the mess we're in is due to Merkel, whom everyone (abroad) loved. So Merkel-mess perhaps.

September 22, 2026 at 9:01 AM

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