Political Deadlock in Germany; Scholz Faces Tough Challenge Containing Far-Right Extremists
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Agence France-Presse, the coalition led by german Chancellor Friedrich Merz is confronting mounting internal conflicts, political deadlock, and a sharp drop in popularity just six months into its tenure. Thes challenges complicate government efforts to curb far-right growth.
Polls reveal that the coalition between Bavaria’s Christian Social Union (CSU) and Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) holds popularity levels similar to those of the far-right option for Germany (AfD), while the Social Democrats face a nearly 15 percent decline in support.
Merz, who came to power on promises to revive the economy, rebuild the military, and tighten immigration policies, now faces widespread public dissatisfaction. His failure to secure sufficient votes in his initial chancellor election round,disputes over appointing constitutional court judges,and intra-party divisions regarding pension reform have intensified tensions.
Additionally, debates over reforming compulsory military service and discussions on returning Syrian refugees have sparked new rifts within the government.
Experts note that merz’s heavy focus on migration-a lower priority for many citizens compared to economic issues-has strengthened far-right support while increasing pressure on his administration. Some analysts and AfD representatives predict that this coalition may not last beyond next year.
