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Merz's political crisis threatens Germany's obsession with stability
Political shifts in Germany are being watched closely in Europe and beyond, Katya Adler writes.
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German voters turn to left and far-right as 'disaster' for ruling CDU threatens pro-growth reforms
Another local election drubbing for the ruling CDU has increased political instability and threatens growth prospects, economists said.
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