Merz backs Ukraine, protects welfare

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed in a government statement that Berlin would continue supporting Ukraine, arguing the aid would not come at the expense of social or education spending.

by Stefan Bach

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Stefan Bach

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Friedrich Merz kriegt das nicht mehr hin. Nun erleben wir, was wir nie erleben wollten.“

October 14, 2026 at 11:37 AM

by Stefan Bach

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Political science 60%, Economics 20%, Education 10%, Sociology 10%

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