Germany's Reforms in Jeopardy: A Stark Reminder of Economic Reality German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to press on with reforms despite his party's dismal performance in state elections.
This determination is admirable, but it also serves as a stark reminder that Germany's economic woes run far deeper than any one politician.
The losses to the far right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party are a symptom of a broader malaise that threatens to undermine Merz's efforts to revitalize Europe's largest economy.