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Merz’s woes cast doubt over EU’s €2tn budget deal

German chancellor’s authority in Brussels hobbled by his party’s poor results in regional elections

1 report1 sourceSep 22, 2026, 4:00 AM
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Financial TimesSep 22, 2026, 4:00 AM

Merz’s woes cast doubt over EU’s €2tn budget deal

German chancellor’s authority in Brussels hobbled by his party’s poor results in regional elections

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