https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/friedrich-merz-the-zombie-chancellorContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/friedrich-merz-the-zombie-chancellorhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/friedrich-merz-the-zombie-chancellor#u85927Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:05:40 +0000German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces mounting political pressure as losses in state elections threaten to stall his reform agenda. Merz is currently struggling to persuade voters, leaving the German government in a state described as adrift. With two additional state elections approaching, the Chancellor's ability to implement policy changes is at risk. This instability reflects a broader trend of European centrists facing backlash, complicating Merz's leadership as he attempts to maintain a grip on power amid declining electoral support.Why it mattersThe German Chancellor's a