Country: DE | Published: 2026-09-21
Germany's political strain deepens as Chancellor Merz vows a party reset after a regional election setback that boosted the AfD, with the Kremlin even weighing in on the result. Th
Germany's political strain deepens as Chancellor Merz vows a party reset after a regional election setback that boosted the AfD, with the Kremlin even weighing in on the result. The Bundesbank added a sober economic backdrop, warning inflation will stay elevated while third-quarter growth limps along only slightly positive before a hoped-for year-end pickup. Meanwhile the auto sector remains a pressure point, with Volkswagen's works council publicly calling on management and policymakers to step up support for the industry.