Merz's Misguided Appeals: A Coalition on Shaky Ground As Germany approaches two crucial state elections in September, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been touting his coalition's supposed successes despite dismal poll numbers.
In a recent press conference, Merz described his government's performance as "positive" and "on the right track," but this assessment seems increasingly at odds with reality.
Merz's efforts to rally AfD voters in Saxony Anhalt and Mecklenburg Western Pomerania – urging them to consider the federal government's agenda rather than relying on social media for information – raise more questions than answers.