https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-news-reform-row-raises-fears-for-merz-s-coalitionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-news-reform-row-raises-fears-for-merz-s-coalitionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-news-reform-row-raises-fears-for-merz-s-coalition#u100421Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:56:50 +0000German conservatives are increasing pressure on center-left coalition partners before critical talks scheduled for next week. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has acknowledged that the coalition is progressing slower than intended. While Merz intends to implement reforms step by step, some critics argue that weakening these measures to appease partners could lead to economic decline and further growth for the AfD. Simultaneously, the political center is struggling for relevance as far-right and far-left factions gain ground.Why it mattersThe current government faces internal friction over the pace an