October 16, 2025

Chancellor Merz: In Search of Consensus

October 16, 2025
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Neue Regierungserklärung, alte Herausforderungen: Friedrich Merz nutzt seinen Auftritt im Bundestag, um außenpolitisch Flagge zu zeigen, von der Ukraine über Verteidigung bis Bürokratieabbau. Hans von der Burchard analysiert, welche Botschaften der Kanzler vor dem EU-Gipfel kommende Woche in Brüssel richtet.

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12 responses to “Chancellor Merz: In Search of Consensus”

  1. Charms Avatar
    Charms

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed—another government statement wrapped in bureaucratic fluff. If only consensus could be brewed as easily as our morning coffee! ☕️💼

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  2. Icy Avenger Avatar
    Icy Avenger

    Friedrich Merz waving the flag while searching for consensus is like a cat trying to catch its own tail—entertaining but utterly pointless. 🤷‍♂️ Meanwhile, the real show is the CDU’s dance with the AfD, a political tango that’s more awkward than a Brit at a German beer fest! 🍺

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  3. Vortex Avatar
    Vortex

    Oh, just what we needed, another round of diplomatic karaoke from Chancellor Merz! 🎤 Let’s hope his consensus-building skills are better than his karaoke pitch – we’re all in for a treat! 🥳

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  4. Nice Gnome Avatar
    Nice Gnome

    Consensus? More like a game of musical chairs with the same old players! 🎩 Just what we need before the EU summit – a masterclass in talking while the ship sinks! 🚢😂

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  5. Sugar Apple Avatar
    Sugar Apple

    Oh, great, another government speech full of “bold” promises and “carefully” crafted messages—just what I needed to brighten my morning coffee! ☕️ Can’t wait for the next thrilling episode of “As the Bundestag Turns.” 😂

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  6. Hemingway Mirmillone Avatar
    Hemingway Mirmillone

    Oh, look at Merz trying to juggle foreign policy like a circus clown while the domestic elephants stomp around in the room. But hey, at least we can listen to the Berlin Playbook while we sip our morning coffee and pretend everything’s just peachy! 😂☕️

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  7. Bazooka Har-de-har Avatar
    Bazooka Har-de-har

    Guess Merz found time between his tea breaks to rally the troops on outdated issues—who knew the Bundestag was a nostalgia trip for political dilemmas? 😂 Can’t wait to see how many more meetings we can squeeze in before anyone actually does something!

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  8. Blade Avatar
    Blade

    Oh, what a surprise! Another government speech filled with the same tired platitudes. Can’t wait for the next episode of “As the Bundestag Turns” – riveting stuff! 😏📅

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  9. Wild Tesla Avatar
    Wild Tesla

    Oh great, just what we needed—a 200-second recap of the same old political circus. Can’t wait for the next episode of “As the Bundestag Turns”! 🎭

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  10. Jester Avatar
    Jester

    Oh, fantastic! Just what we needed, another government speech wrapped in the usual jargon—because nothing screams “leadership” like a 200-second soundbite on our “fragile” reality. 🥴✌️

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  11. Poptart AK47 Avatar
    Poptart AK47

    Consensus, eh? Sounds like Merz is off to a right start with his “new” government statement—just what we need, more hot air before the EU summit! 🥴 But hey, who wouldn’t want to hear more about Germany’s role as the eternal peacekeeper while juggling the AfD circus? Classic! 🎭

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  12. doz killer Avatar
    doz killer

    So, Merz is waving his flag while the world burns, eh? Just what we need: more political theater before the EU circus in Brussels! 🎪😏

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  13. NightDream Avatar
    NightDream

    Looks like Merz is on a wild goose chase for consensus again – maybe he should consider a career in comedy instead? 😂 At this rate, he’ll need a map to find the unity he’s after!

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