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

Charms

October 16, 2025

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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Icy Avenger

October 16, 2025

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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Vortex

October 16, 2025

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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Nice Gnome

October 16, 2025

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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Sugar Apple

October 16, 2025

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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Hemingway Mirmillone

October 16, 2025

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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